Edmonton Oilers at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the New York Islanders on Oct 16, 2025. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 2, New York Islanders 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 2 |
| New York Islanders 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 | Bo Horvat | C | 3 | 0 | 7 | 18:45 | 1.35 | 2.73 |
| 2nd | Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:31 | 0.29 | 1.71 |
| 3rd | Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:12 | 0.03 | 1.25 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:23 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:40 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Connor McDavid, David Tomasek | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 08:53 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Ty Emberson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 17:56 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Ryan Pulock | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 15:14 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Mathew Barzal, Matthew Schaefer | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:51 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Jonathan Drouin, Emil Heineman | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.36 | 4.52 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Hits | 7 | 18 |
| Blocks | 13 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:08 | 0.00 | 1.23 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:46 | 0.43 | 1.01 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:09 | 0.12 | 0.82 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.03 | 0.68 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:17 | 0.12 | 0.66 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:22 | 0.41 | 0.63 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:13 | 0.51 | 0.39 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:36 | 0.34 | 0.38 |
| David Tomasek | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.46 | 0.31 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:13 | 0.14 | -0.11 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25:20 | 0.89 | -0.11 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.09 | -0.16 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:13 | 0.02 | -0.16 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:19 | 0.01 | -0.19 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:29 | 0.03 | -0.20 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:19 | 0.11 | -0.38 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:33 | 0.15 | -0.67 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 18:45 | 1.35 | 2.73 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24:31 | 0.29 | 1.71 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:12 | 0.03 | 1.25 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.08 | 1.13 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.10 | 0.71 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:38 | 0.05 | 0.58 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.53 | 0.54 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:46 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:03 | 0.23 | 0.19 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:57 | 0.35 | 0.11 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:51 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:43 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.38 | -0.05 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.27 | -0.06 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.02 | -0.23 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:14 | 0.05 | -1.07 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Edmonton Oilers | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | 0.50 | L |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | 2.36 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4–2 on Oct 16, 2025.
New York Islanders generated 4.52 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 4.36 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Islanders earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Bo Horvat led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.73 on 3 goals, 7 shots on goal.
David Rittich stopped 31 of 33, worth 2.36 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Edmonton Oilers 4–2 on Oct 16, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 4, Edmonton Oilers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Bo Horvat led all skaters at 2.73, on 3G, 0A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 4.52 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 4.36, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 33 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 25. High-danger chances went 17 to 16.