Boston Bruins at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the New York Islanders on Nov 05, 2025. Final score: Boston Bruins 4, New York Islanders 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 05, 2025 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 4 |
| 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 | Bo Horvat | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 24:33 | 0.46 | 1.60 |
| 2nd | Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18:36 | 0.54 | 1.00 |
| 3rd | Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:31 | 0.29 | 0.84 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 05:11 | NYI | Anthony Duclair | Casey Cizikas, Kyle MacLean | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 12:21 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Hampus Lindholm, Casey Mittelstadt | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:06 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Mathew Barzal, Emil Heineman | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 17:29 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Charlie McAvoy, Morgan Geekie | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 05:05 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Matthew Schaefer, Kyle Palmieri | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 15:06 | BOS | Marat Khusnutdinov | Fraser Minten, David Pastrnak | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | BOS | Marat Khusnutdinov | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.17 | 4.85 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 46.5% | 53.5% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 16 | 15 |
| Blocks | 16 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:36 | 0.54 | 1.00 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.22 | 0.80 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:43 | 0.47 | 0.79 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:31 | 0.59 | 0.75 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:28 | 0.38 | 0.69 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:03 | 0.27 | 0.69 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:07 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:54 | 0.11 | 0.64 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:47 | 0.03 | 0.54 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:38 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:06 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:34 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:17 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:57 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:38 | 0.01 | -0.60 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 24:33 | 0.46 | 1.60 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:31 | 0.29 | 0.84 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:57 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:49 | 0.04 | 0.65 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:49 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:31 | 0.73 | 0.54 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:56 | 0.18 | 0.49 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:35 | 0.47 | 0.49 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:58 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:53 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:05 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:15 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:50 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:00 | 0.72 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 0.10 | W |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.19 | O |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders 4–3 on Nov 05, 2025, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 4.85 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 4.17 — 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.
Bo Horvat led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.6 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders game?
The Boston Bruins beat the New York Islanders 4–3 on Nov 05, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, New York Islanders 3.
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 1.6, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 4.85 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 4.17, 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?
Boston Bruins put 27 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 33. High-danger chances went 17 to 19.