New Jersey Devils at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Detroit Red Wings on Oct 13, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 5, Detroit Red Wings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 5 |
| Detroit Red Wings 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 | Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 2 | 8 | 23:31 | 1.88 | 3.05 |
| 2nd | Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:16 | 0.36 | 2.92 |
| 3rd | Alex DeBrincat | R | 2 | 1 | 6 | 21:25 | 0.59 | 2.89 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:07 | NJD | Evan Rodrigues | Stefan Noesen, Anthony Mantha | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 18:35 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, Anton Johansson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:43 | DET | Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | Emmitt Finnie, Alex DeBrincat | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 07:03 | NJD | Anthony Mantha | Dawson Mercer, Evan Rodrigues | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 10:16 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Jesper Bratt, Jack Hughes | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 15:10 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Justin Faulk | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 16:52 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Jonas Siegenthaler, Jack Hughes | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 05:46 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Moritz Seider, Ben Chiarot | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| OT 01:19 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Jesper Bratt | 3v3 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.97 | 2.07 |
| High-danger shots | 36 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 56.7% | 43.3% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| Hits | 13 | 25 |
| Blocks | 13 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 23:31 | 1.88 | 3.05 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 20:16 | 0.36 | 2.92 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:24 | 0.00 | 2.37 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:31 | 0.32 | 1.84 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:32 | 0.12 | 1.71 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.24 | 1.51 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:27 | 0.36 | 1.25 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:44 | 0.01 | 1.05 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:17 | 0.29 | 0.72 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:36 | 0.22 | 0.57 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:50 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:22 | 0.58 | 0.50 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:26 | 0.11 | 0.38 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:24 | 0.03 | 0.19 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:52 | 0.17 | 0.18 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Amadeus Lombardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:04 | 0.29 | -0.20 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 21:25 | 0.59 | 2.89 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:20 | 0.31 | 2.46 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:00 | 0.53 | 2.37 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:25 | 0.05 | 0.89 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:18 | 0.02 | 0.21 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Andreas Englund | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:09 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:22 | 0.01 | -0.28 |
| Sheldon Dries | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:14 | 0.18 | -0.31 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:29 | 0.03 | -0.36 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:01 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:18 | 0.13 | -0.56 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:30 | 0.08 | -0.58 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:10 | 0.00 | -0.64 |
| Anton Johansson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.00 | -0.81 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.01 | -0.97 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:10 | 0.00 | -1.10 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:15 | 0.12 | -1.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -2.08 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 32 | 37 | 86.5% | -0.14 | O |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5–4 on Oct 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.07 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 4.97 — New Jersey Devils edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Jack Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.05 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 8 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 5–4 on Oct 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 5, Detroit Red Wings 4.
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 3.05, on 1G, 2A and 8 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.07 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 4.97, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 37 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 27. High-danger chances went 36 to 16.