New York Islanders at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Boston Bruins on Oct 28, 2025. Final score: New York Islanders 2, Boston Bruins 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| New York Islanders score | 2 |
| Boston Bruins score | 5 |
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 | Michael Eyssimont | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 0.25 | 2.69 |
| 2nd | Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 24:06 | 0.02 | 2.13 |
| 3rd | Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 1 | 6 | 21:42 | 0.85 | 1.76 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:08 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Jonathan Drouin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 04:52 | NYI | Kyle Palmieri | Mathew Barzal, Bo Horvat | 5v6 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 03:57 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | Pavel Zacha, David Pastrnak | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:49 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Hampus Lindholm, Andrew Peeke | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 07:48 | BOS | Michael Eyssimont | Charlie McAvoy, Nikita Zadorov | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 05:48 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | Charlie McAvoy, Elias Lindholm | 5v4 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 16:37 | BOS | Fraser Minten | Michael Eyssimont | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.91 | 2.15 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 57.4% | 42.6% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 44.2% | 55.8% |
| Hits | 13 | 20 |
| Blocks | 13 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 21:42 | 0.85 | 1.76 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.21 | 1.43 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:29 | 1.03 | 0.95 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.03 | 0.59 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:50 | 0.32 | 0.49 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:39 | 0.17 | 0.12 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:23 | 0.09 | -0.03 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:35 | 0.05 | -0.16 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.02 | -0.17 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:32 | 0.03 | -0.20 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.01 | -0.24 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:40 | 0.21 | -0.25 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:44 | 0.03 | -0.37 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:53 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.00 | -0.72 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:56 | 0.23 | -0.86 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.04 | -0.87 |
| Marshall Warren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.00 | -1.26 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11:12 | 0.25 | 2.69 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24:06 | 0.02 | 2.13 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:23 | 0.45 | 1.31 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.19 | 1.31 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:41 | 0.00 | 1.29 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:45 | 0.00 | 1.20 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:59 | 0.14 | 1.15 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:26 | 0.00 | 1.05 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.00 | 0.98 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.07 | 0.86 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.52 | 0.66 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:12 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:59 | 0.54 | 0.28 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:41 | 0.02 | 0.16 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:20 | 0.49 | 0.06 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:54 | 0.04 | -0.04 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:03 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:58 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -1.17 | L |
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 33 | 35 | 94.3% | 0.76 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders 5–2 on Oct 28, 2025.
Boston Bruins generated 2.15 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.91 — New York Islanders owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Michael Eyssimont led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.69 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 33 of 35, worth 0.76 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the New York Islanders 5–2 on Oct 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 5, New York Islanders 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Michael Eyssimont led all skaters at 2.69, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.15 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.91, 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 35 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 22. High-danger chances went 20 to 12.