Chicago Blackhawks at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the New Jersey Devils on Mar 29, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 3, New Jersey Devils 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 5 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jack Hughes | C | 2 | 2 | 8 | 22:12 | 1.55 | 3.53 |
| 2nd | Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:07 | 0.05 | 2.53 |
| 3rd | Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20:10 | 0.00 | 2.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:19 | CHI | Ilya Mikheyev | Anton Frondell, Louis Crevier | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:15 | NJD | Connor Brown | Luke Hughes, Jack Hughes | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 13:11 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Ryan Donato, Andre Burakovsky | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 15:48 | NJD | Simon Nemec | Dawson Mercer, Nico Hischier | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 10:51 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Connor Bedard, Anton Frondell | 3v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 14:32 | NJD | Dougie Hamilton | Jack Hughes, Timo Meier | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 14:51 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Jesper Bratt, Jonas Siegenthaler | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 19:29 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Nico Hischier, Johnathan Kovacevic | 5v6 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.24 | 5.53 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 42.2% | 57.8% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 39.7% | 60.3% |
| Hits | 13 | 23 |
| Blocks | 20 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 23 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Nazar | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 19:00 | 1.09 | 1.22 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16:52 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.25 | 0.68 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 20:40 | 0.25 | 0.18 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.35 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:35 | 0.54 | -0.02 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:02 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Sacha Boisvert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:36 | 0.02 | -0.19 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:11 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:37 | 0.77 | -0.33 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:49 | 0.02 | -0.36 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:26 | 0.02 | -0.37 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:41 | 0.09 | -0.45 |
| Kevin Korchinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.01 | -0.47 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.01 | -0.65 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:27 | 0.00 | -0.77 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:13 | 0.00 | -1.41 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 22:12 | 1.55 | 3.53 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:07 | 0.05 | 2.53 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:10 | 0.00 | 2.28 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:25 | 0.13 | 2.28 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 19:19 | 1.02 | 2.20 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.27 | 2.09 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:10 | 0.52 | 2.06 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:55 | 0.11 | 1.50 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.02 | 1.28 |
| Connor Brown | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:27 | 1.12 | 0.98 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:55 | 0.22 | 0.76 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:04 | 0.23 | 0.11 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:31 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:21 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:36 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:47 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:02 | 0.06 | -0.17 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:31 | 0.03 | -0.59 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 35 | 39 | 89.7% | 1.17 | L |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 0.50 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5–3 on Mar 29, 2026.
New Jersey Devils generated 5.53 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 4.24 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jack Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.53 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 8 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 35 of 39, worth 1.17 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5–3 on Mar 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 5, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Hughes led all skaters at 3.53, on 2G, 2A and 8 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 5.53 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 4.24, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 31 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 40. High-danger chances went 23 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
Spencer Knight stopped 35 of 39 (1.17 goals saved above expected); Jake Allen stopped 28 of 31 (0.5 goals saved above expected).