New York Islanders at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Ottawa Senators on Oct 18, 2025. Final score: New York Islanders 5, Ottawa Senators 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| New York Islanders score | 5 |
| Ottawa Senators 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 | Anders Lee | L | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13:25 | 0.62 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:20 | 0.46 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.02 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:01 | OTT | David Perron | Thomas Chabot, Arthur Kaliyev | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:32 | OTT | Shane Pinto | Drake Batherson, Thomas Chabot | 6v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 06:50 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Jonathan Drouin, Scott Mayfield | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 09:57 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Ryan Pulock, Anders Lee | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 16:46 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Nick Jensen, Drake Batherson | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 17:45 | NYI | Anders Lee | Max Shabanov, Matthew Schaefer | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 18:47 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Tim Stützle | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 06:00 | NYI | Kyle Palmieri | Mathew Barzal, Adam Pelech | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 18:57 | NYI | Anders Lee | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 5v5 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.34 | 3.39 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 45.0% | 55.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Hits | 28 | 29 |
| Blocks | 19 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 4 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Lee | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13:25 | 0.62 | 2.24 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:24 | 0.35 | 0.95 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:59 | 0.22 | 0.90 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:32 | 0.10 | 0.84 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:48 | 0.09 | 0.84 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.41 | 0.80 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:43 | 0.26 | 0.74 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:33 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:37 | 0.55 | 0.69 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:12 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:22 | 0.42 | 0.59 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:47 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:10 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:22 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:20 | 0.46 | 1.44 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.02 | 1.38 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.12 | 1.23 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.24 | 1.05 |
| David Perron | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:27 | 0.06 | 0.90 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:41 | 0.47 | 0.85 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:32 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Arthur Kaliyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10:03 | 0.28 | 0.59 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:22 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:24 | 0.41 | 0.00 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:35 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:15 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:34 | 0.39 | 0.00 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:57 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 28 | 32 | 87.5% | -1.69 | W |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 18 | 23 | 78.3% | -3.07 | L |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Ottawa Senators 5–4 on Oct 18, 2025, a one-goal game.
Ottawa Senators generated 3.39 expected goals to New York Islanders's 3.34 — Ottawa Senators owned the better of the chances but New York Islanders took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Anders Lee led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 28 of 32, worth -1.69 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators game?
The New York Islanders beat the Ottawa Senators 5–4 on Oct 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 5, Ottawa Senators 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Anders Lee led all skaters at 2.24, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 3.39 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 3.34, so Ottawa Senators 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 23 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 32. High-danger chances went 8 to 16.