New Jersey Devils at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Detroit Red Wings on Apr 11, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 5, Detroit Red Wings 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 5 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 3 |
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 | Jesper Bratt | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 17:01 | 0.32 | 3.10 |
| 2nd | Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:47 | 0.34 | 2.09 |
| 3rd | Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22:36 | 0.00 | 1.93 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:41 | DET | Justin Faulk | Dylan Larkin, Emmitt Finnie | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:40 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Jesper Bratt | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 11:59 | DET | David Perron | J.T. Compher | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:16 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Johnathan Kovacevic, Dennis Cholowski | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 07:00 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 11:18 | NJD | Cody Glass | Timo Meier, Jonas Siegenthaler | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 16:26 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Jack Hughes, Connor Brown | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 19:00 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Nico Hischier, Dougie Hamilton | 6v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.84 | 3.35 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 41.5% | 58.5% |
| Hits | 13 | 21 |
| Blocks | 11 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 3 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 17:01 | 0.32 | 3.10 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:47 | 0.34 | 2.09 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:36 | 0.00 | 1.93 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:55 | 0.15 | 1.55 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:51 | 0.47 | 1.37 |
| Cody Glass | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:13 | 0.61 | 1.25 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:58 | 0.58 | 1.21 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:13 | 0.42 | 1.03 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.25 | 1.02 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.00 | 0.73 |
| Dennis Cholowski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:12 | 0.40 | 0.55 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:56 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:52 | 0.09 | 0.29 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:51 | 0.31 | 0.04 |
| Brian Halonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:04 | 0.21 | -0.36 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:54 | 0.07 | -0.44 |
| Marc McLaughlin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:49 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:50 | 0.65 | 1.49 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:14 | 0.05 | 0.94 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20:08 | 0.49 | 0.86 |
| David Perron | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:37 | 0.52 | 0.86 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:31 | 0.30 | 0.46 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:17 | 0.15 | 0.40 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:54 | 0.27 | 0.39 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:13 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.27 | 0.15 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:31 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:47 | 0.04 | -0.29 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:59 | 0.01 | -0.29 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:43 | 0.17 | -0.37 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:00 | 0.01 | -0.38 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:12 | 0.05 | -0.43 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.18 | -0.45 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:47 | 0.13 | -0.62 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:12 | 0.11 | -0.84 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | 0.18 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 28 | 32 | 87.5% | 0.09 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5–3 on Apr 11, 2026.
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.35 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 3.84 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jesper Bratt led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.1 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Detroit Red Wings 5–3 on Apr 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 5, Detroit Red Wings 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jesper Bratt led all skaters at 3.1, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.35 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 3.84, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 33 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 28. High-danger chances went 19 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Allen stopped 25 of 28 (0.18 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 28 of 32 (0.09 goals saved above expected).