Ottawa Senators at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the New Jersey Devils on Apr 12, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 3, New Jersey Devils 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Ottawa Senators score | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 4 |
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 | Nico Hischier | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 22:40 | 1.02 | 4.04 |
| 2nd | Fabian Zetterlund | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.25 | 1.87 |
| 3rd | Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:59 | 0.38 | 1.78 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:12 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Dawson Mercer, Timo Meier | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:51 | NJD | Connor Brown | Jack Hughes | 4v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 07:42 | OTT | Michael Amadio | Artem Zub, Nick Cousins | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 10:25 | OTT | Shane Pinto | Claude Giroux, Drake Batherson | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 14:14 | OTT | Fabian Zetterlund | — | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 12:28 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Nico Hischier | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:18 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Jack Hughes, Dougie Hamilton | 4v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.86 | 4.38 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 43.8% | 56.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 56.4% | 43.6% |
| Hits | 16 | 12 |
| Blocks | 9 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 2 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.25 | 1.87 |
| Cameron Crotty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:32 | 0.03 | 1.56 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.07 | 1.14 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.52 | 0.95 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:28 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:32 | 0.39 | 0.61 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.05 | 0.52 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.05 | 0.51 |
| Lassi Thomson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.03 | 0.37 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.52 | 0.27 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26:36 | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:33 | 0.34 | 0.11 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:01 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:27 | 0.21 | -0.06 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.46 | -0.16 |
| Dennis Gilbert | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:46 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Kurtis MacDermid | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:46 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:35 | 0.00 | -1.87 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 22:40 | 1.02 | 4.04 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:59 | 0.38 | 1.78 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 18:56 | 0.85 | 1.72 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25:32 | 0.48 | 1.45 |
| Connor Brown | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.53 | 0.94 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:34 | 0.62 | 0.68 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:54 | 0.13 | 0.53 |
| Topias Vilen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:14 | 0.05 | 0.11 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:04 | 0.19 | -0.19 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Marc McLaughlin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:27 | 0.05 | -0.55 |
| Brian Halonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:11 | 0.01 | -0.62 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.00 | -0.71 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:58 | 0.00 | -0.96 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:03 | 0.06 | -1.70 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | Ottawa Senators | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | 0.61 | O |
| Nico Daws | New Jersey Devils | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 0.72 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Ottawa Senators 4–3 on Apr 12, 2026, a one-goal game.
New Jersey Devils generated 4.38 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 2.86 — New Jersey Devils edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Nico Hischier led all skaters with a Game Score of 4.04 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Nico Daws stopped 27 of 30, worth 0.72 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Ottawa Senators 4–3 on Apr 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 4, Ottawa Senators 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nico Hischier led all skaters at 4.04, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 4.38 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 2.86, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 30 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 30. High-danger chances went 12 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
James Reimer stopped 26 of 30 (0.61 goals saved above expected); Nico Daws stopped 27 of 30 (0.72 goals saved above expected).