Detroit Red Wings at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Islanders on Oct 23, 2025. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 2, New York Islanders 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 2 |
| New York Islanders score | 7 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:05 | NYI | Tony DeAngelo | Anders Lee, Simon Holmstrom | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:56 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Bo Horvat, Jonathan Drouin | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 07:25 | NYI | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | Anders Lee, Tony DeAngelo | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 13:09 | NYI | Kyle Palmieri | Ryan Pulock, Mathew Barzal | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 19:34 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | Casey Cizikas | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 3rd 03:11 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Emmitt Finnie, Alex DeBrincat | 4v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 07:19 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Bo Horvat, Ryan Pulock | 5v5 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 07:57 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Anders Lee, Scott Mayfield | 5v5 | 1–7 |
| 3rd 17:20 | DET | Jonatan Berggren | J.T. Compher, Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | 5v5 | 2–7 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.98 | 3.67 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 59.2% | 40.8% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Hits | 28 | 14 |
| Blocks | 11 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:53 | 0.88 | — |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:41 | 1.02 | — |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.20 | — |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:44 | 0.59 | — |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:26 | 0.00 | — |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.25 | — |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.01 | — |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.14 | — |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:41 | 0.41 | — |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.05 | — |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.06 | — |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:29 | 0.08 | — |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:56 | 0.00 | — |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:10 | 0.17 | — |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:25 | 0.12 | — |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:34 | 0.02 | — |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:34 | 0.05 | — |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.04 | — |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12:50 | 0.74 | — |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:57 | 0.06 | — |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:52 | 0.40 | — |
| Emil Heineman | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 14:40 | 0.42 | — |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:44 | 0.04 | — |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:43 | 0.27 | — |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:32 | 0.22 | — |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:41 | 0.09 | — |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:14 | 0.00 | — |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:07 | 0.15 | — |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:59 | 0.30 | — |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:43 | 0.00 | — |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.05 | — |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.04 | — |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:01 | 0.01 | — |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.30 | — |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:14 | 0.09 | — |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:40 | 0.02 | — |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 23 | 30 | 76.7% | -3.79 | L |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 2.10 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Detroit Red Wings 7–2 on Oct 23, 2025, a decisive 5-goal win.
New York Islanders generated 3.67 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 3.98 — Detroit Red Wings 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.
David Rittich stopped 32 of 34, worth 2.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Detroit Red Wings 7–2 on Oct 23, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 7, Detroit Red Wings 2.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.67 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 3.98, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 34 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 30. High-danger chances went 21 to 14.