Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New York Islanders on Nov 02, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 2, New York Islanders 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 02, 2025 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 2 |
| New York Islanders score | 3 |
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 | Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:34 | 0.13 | 1.68 |
| 2nd | Matthew Schaefer | D | 2 | 0 | 3 | 17:24 | 0.64 | 1.61 |
| 3rd | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:48 | 0.27 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:53 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Bo Horvat, Kyle Palmieri | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 15:21 | CBJ | Miles Wood | Adam Fantilli, Boone Jenner | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 12:10 | CBJ | Denton Mateychuk | Kirill Marchenko, Sean Monahan | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:53 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | — | 6v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 19:22 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Anders Lee, Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.82 | 4.49 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 39.1% | 60.9% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 2/2 |
| Faceoff % | 31.9% | 68.1% |
| Hits | 26 | 10 |
| Blocks | 13 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Wood | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.15 | 0.97 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:44 | 0.07 | 0.71 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:32 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.38 | 0.68 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:01 | 0.31 | 0.48 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:23 | 0.05 | 0.27 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:06 | 0.18 | 0.17 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:45 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:43 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:08 | 0.11 | -0.14 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:06 | 0.40 | -0.16 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.16 | -0.27 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.33 | -0.38 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:14 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:43 | 0.36 | -1.03 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:20 | 0.12 | -1.15 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:34 | 0.13 | 1.68 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17:24 | 0.64 | 1.61 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:48 | 0.27 | 1.43 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:32 | 0.74 | 1.39 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:56 | 0.73 | 1.23 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.70 | 1.08 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:42 | 0.07 | 0.91 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.12 | 0.61 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:28 | 0.01 | 0.37 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:45 | 0.17 | 0.33 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:24 | 0.60 | 0.31 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:12 | 0.09 | 0.14 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:43 | 0.25 | 0.07 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:19 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:08 | 0.09 | 0.03 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:30 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:38 | 0.10 | -0.22 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:56 | 0.08 | -0.24 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 36 | 39 | 92.3% | -0.20 | L |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.63 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 on Nov 02, 2025, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 4.49 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 2.82 — New York Islanders edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Adam Pelech led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.68 on 3 shots on goal.
David Rittich stopped 20 of 22, worth 0.63 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 on Nov 02, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Adam Pelech led all skaters at 1.68, on 0G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 4.49 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.82, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 22 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 39. High-danger chances went 11 to 19.