New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct 09, 2025. Final score: New York Islanders 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 09, 2025 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 3 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins 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 | Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 3 | 4 | 18:11 | 0.46 | 1.87 |
| 2nd | Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.89 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:30 | 1.16 | 1.59 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:23 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:02 | NYI | Jonathan Drouin | Matthew Schaefer | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:04 | NYI | Kyle Palmieri | Mathew Barzal, Scott Mayfield | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:41 | PIT | Harrison Brunicke | Filip Hallander, Tommy Novak | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 08:58 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Evgeni Malkin, Rickard Rakell | 4v3 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 19:19 | NYI | Max Shabanov | Simon Holmstrom | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 14:21 | PIT | Justin Brazeau | Evgeni Malkin, Anthony Mantha | 5v5 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.41 | 3.17 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 55.2% | 44.8% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 2/5 |
| Faceoff % | 58.2% | 41.8% |
| Hits | 22 | 23 |
| Blocks | 13 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Shabanov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:45 | 0.13 | 0.80 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:15 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 20:39 | 0.36 | 0.60 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:01 | 0.25 | 0.54 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.05 | 0.54 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:50 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:47 | 1.02 | 0.20 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:24 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:19 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:59 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:05 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:35 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 21:16 | 0.54 | -0.15 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.20 | -0.38 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18:11 | 0.46 | 1.87 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.89 | 1.59 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:30 | 1.16 | 1.59 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.19 | 0.90 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:04 | 0.37 | 0.79 |
| Harrison Brunicke | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:43 | 0.16 | 0.70 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:30 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Filip Hallander | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:27 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26:50 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Caleb Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:21 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:45 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:10 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:21 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:06 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:53 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:34 | 0.17 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -1.10 | L |
| Tristan Jarry | Pittsburgh Penguins | 34 | 37 | 91.9% | -0.82 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Islanders 4–3 on Oct 09, 2025, a one-goal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.17 expected goals to New York Islanders's 4.41 — New York Islanders owned the better of the chances but Pittsburgh Penguins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Evgeni Malkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.87 on 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Tristan Jarry stopped 34 of 37, worth -0.82 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 4–3 on Oct 09, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 4, New York Islanders 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Evgeni Malkin led all skaters at 1.87, on 0G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.17 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 4.41, so New York Islanders created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 37 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 28. High-danger chances went 16 to 18.