New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct 30, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 5, Vegas Golden Knights 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 5 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 2 |
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 | Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 2 | 0 | 8 | 17:48 | 0.45 | 2.47 |
| 2nd | Jack Hughes | C | 2 | 0 | 7 | 17:20 | 0.78 | 2.44 |
| 3rd | Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15:35 | 0.00 | 1.59 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:38 | NJD | Luke Hughes | Anthony Mantha | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:27 | VGK | Mark Stone | Mitch Marner | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 17:57 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Mitch Marner, Brayden McNabb | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 18:51 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 03:49 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Jesper Bratt | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 18:16 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | Jonas Siegenthaler | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 17:09 | NJD | Jack Hughes | — | 6v5 EN | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.56 | 1.84 |
| High-danger shots | 26 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 61.8% | 38.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Hits | 13 | 36 |
| Blocks | 5 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 1 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 17:48 | 0.45 | 2.47 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 17:20 | 0.78 | 2.44 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:35 | 0.00 | 1.59 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:39 | 0.09 | 1.49 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:45 | 0.01 | 0.70 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:13 | 0.42 | 0.66 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:52 | 0.04 | 0.62 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.05 | 0.57 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.09 | 0.56 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:48 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:14 | 0.04 | 0.34 |
| Amadeus Lombardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:35 | 0.02 | 0.32 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:40 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:54 | 0.08 | -0.18 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.18 | -0.18 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:59 | 0.07 | -0.33 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:22 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.21 | 1.50 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:34 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.21 | 0.42 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:20 | 0.39 | 0.29 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.12 | 0.19 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.02 | 0.18 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.14 | 0.17 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.12 | 0.17 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:01 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:21 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Jonas Rondbjerg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:22 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:00 | 0.12 | -0.15 |
| Trevor Connelly | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.21 | -0.26 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:14 | 0.09 | -0.31 |
| Ville Heinola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.06 | -0.63 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:29 | 0.14 | -0.71 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | New Jersey Devils | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | -0.16 | W |
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -1.68 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5–2 on Oct 30, 2026.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 1.84 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 2.56 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Arseny Gritsyuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.47 on 2 goals, 8 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5–2 on Oct 30, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 5, Vegas Golden Knights 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Arseny Gritsyuk led all skaters at 2.47, on 2G, 0A and 8 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 1.84 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 2.56, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 32 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 21. High-danger chances went 26 to 11.