Ottawa Senators at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the New Jersey Devils on Oct 12, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 4, New Jersey Devils 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Ottawa Senators score | 4 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 1 |
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 | Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.07 | 1.93 |
| 2nd | Stephen Halliday | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:26 | 0.20 | 1.03 |
| 3rd | Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:41 | 0.13 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 00:09 | OTT | Shane Pinto | Michael Amadio, Claude Giroux | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 08:40 | OTT | Stephen Halliday | Tim Stützle, Dylan Cozens | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 11:10 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Thomas Chabot, Jordan Spence | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 14:59 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | Jack Hughes | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 17:53 | OTT | Tyler Kleven | — | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.05 | 2.90 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 38 |
| Corsi % | 35.5% | 64.5% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 52.7% | 47.3% |
| Hits | 21 | 11 |
| Blocks | 30 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.07 | 1.93 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:26 | 0.20 | 1.03 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:53 | 0.22 | 0.94 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:46 | 0.00 | 0.70 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:18 | 0.26 | 0.70 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:20 | 0.23 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:31 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:40 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:37 | 0.58 | 0.60 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.22 | 0.57 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.10 | 0.37 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:26 | 0.19 | 0.30 |
| Carter Yakemchuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:25 | 0.07 | 0.23 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:19 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:00 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Hoyt Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:41 | 0.13 | 0.95 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:00 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.03 | 0.56 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:53 | 0.21 | 0.50 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:13 | 0.12 | 0.49 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:22 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:43 | 0.16 | 0.29 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:22 | 0.42 | 0.27 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.12 | 0.17 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:52 | 0.39 | 0.09 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.24 | 0.06 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.29 | 0.06 |
| Amadeus Lombardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:10 | 0.43 | -0.01 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:43 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:40 | 0.22 | -0.02 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.05 | -0.53 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:31 | 0.00 | -0.80 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:10 | 0.07 | -0.81 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 29 | 30 | 96.7% | 1.90 | W |
| Nico Daws | New Jersey Devils | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -1.09 | L |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–1 on Oct 12, 2026.
New Jersey Devils generated 2.9 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 3.05 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Tim Stützle led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.93 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 29 of 30, worth 1.9 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs New Jersey Devils game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the New Jersey Devils 4–1 on Oct 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 4, New Jersey Devils 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tim Stützle led all skaters at 1.93, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 2.9 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 3.05, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 20 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 30. High-danger chances went 16 to 38.