New Jersey Devils at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Dallas Stars on Oct 27, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 5, Dallas Stars 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| New Jersey Devils score | 5 |
| Dallas Stars 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 | Luke Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:58 | 0.13 | 2.21 |
| 2nd | Nico Hischier | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18:08 | 0.41 | 2.14 |
| 3rd | Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19:42 | 1.09 | 2.13 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:41 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Luke Evangelista, Johnathan Kovacevic | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:38 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Timo Meier, Luke Hughes | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 11:45 | NJD | Jesper Boqvist | Jack Hughes, Arseny Gritsyuk | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 16:08 | DAL | Justin Hryckowian | Tyler Myers, Colin Blackwell | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 16:36 | NJD | Luke Hughes | Dougie Hamilton, Anthony Mantha | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 13:15 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Brett Pesce, Jesper Bratt | 5v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.79 | 1.78 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 61.2% | 38.8% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 46.1% | 53.9% |
| Hits | 31 | 25 |
| Blocks | 12 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:58 | 0.13 | 2.21 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:08 | 0.41 | 2.14 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 19:42 | 1.09 | 2.13 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:07 | 0.00 | 1.82 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:18 | 0.09 | 1.19 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.00 | 1.18 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.19 | 1.18 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.13 | 1.13 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.16 | 0.93 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.01 | 0.80 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:44 | 0.00 | 0.73 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.10 | 0.65 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:47 | 0.09 | 0.59 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:01 | 0.02 | 0.29 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:48 | 0.14 | 0.28 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:55 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:28 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Amadeus Lombardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:50 | 0.03 | -0.16 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:55 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:21 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:13 | 0.37 | 0.14 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:51 | 0.39 | 0.04 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.10 | -0.01 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:49 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:44 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:42 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:46 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Matthew Seminoff | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:36 | 0.26 | -0.16 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:40 | 0.15 | -0.19 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:59 | 0.27 | -0.20 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.11 | -0.23 |
| Dylan Hryckowian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:56 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.03 | -0.54 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:29 | 0.00 | -0.75 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | New Jersey Devils | 17 | 18 | 94.4% | 0.78 | W |
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 22 | 27 | 81.5% | -2.21 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Dallas Stars 5–1 on Oct 27, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Dallas Stars generated 1.78 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 2.79 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Luke Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.21 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 17 of 18, worth 0.78 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Dallas Stars game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Dallas Stars 5–1 on Oct 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 5, Dallas Stars 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Luke Hughes led all skaters at 2.21, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 1.78 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 2.79, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 27 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 18. High-danger chances went 17 to 15.