Vancouver Canucks at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the New Jersey Devils on Oct 10, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 1, New Jersey Devils 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 1 |
| 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 | 4 | 18:59 | 0.63 | 2.49 |
| 2nd | Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:15 | 0.40 | 1.55 |
| 3rd | Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:28 | 0.21 | 1.54 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:27 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | Brock Boeser, Jake DeBrusk | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:03 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Arseny Gritsyuk, Luke Hughes | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 16:24 | NJD | Jesper Boqvist | Amadeus Lombardi | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:36 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Nico Hischier, Jack Hughes | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 19:50 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt | 5v4 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.34 | 3.30 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 29 |
| Corsi % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 3/4 |
| Faceoff % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Hits | 23 | 23 |
| Blocks | 15 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 17:15 | 0.94 | 0.77 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:58 | 0.11 | 0.49 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.01 | 0.39 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:46 | 0.15 | 0.31 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:31 | 0.01 | 0.28 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:12 | 0.13 | 0.02 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:00 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:32 | 0.48 | -0.02 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:53 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.01 | -0.11 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:39 | 0.05 | -0.14 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:29 | 0.03 | -0.21 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:36 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:46 | 0.18 | -0.44 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:11 | 0.02 | -0.46 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:28 | 0.06 | -0.52 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:05 | 0.02 | -0.61 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 18:59 | 0.63 | 2.49 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 16:15 | 0.40 | 1.55 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:28 | 0.21 | 1.54 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:29 | 0.28 | 1.08 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:16 | 0.07 | 1.04 |
| Amadeus Lombardi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.17 | 0.97 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.23 | 0.86 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:37 | 0.00 | 0.77 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:13 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.04 | 0.60 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:11 | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.01 | 0.36 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:53 | 0.42 | 0.32 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:38 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:47 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:40 | 0.23 | 0.08 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:57 | 0.38 | -0.01 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:56 | 0.02 | -0.08 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Meriläinen | Vancouver Canucks | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | -0.23 | |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 2 | 3 | 66.7% | -0.47 | L |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 20 | 21 | 95.2% | 1.34 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4–1 on Oct 10, 2026.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.3 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.34 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nico Hischier led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.49 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Jake Allen stopped 20 of 21, worth 1.34 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Vancouver Canucks 4–1 on Oct 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 4, Vancouver Canucks 1.
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 2.49, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.3 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.34, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 21 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 37. High-danger chances went 16 to 29.