Minnesota Wild at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the New York Islanders on Nov 08, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 5, New York Islanders 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 08, 2025 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 5 |
| New York Islanders score | 2 |
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 | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.37 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 5 | 15:36 | 0.53 | 0.95 |
| 3rd | Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:34 | 0.14 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:24 | MIN | Vinnie Hinostroza | Jonas Brodin, Marcus Johansson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:32 | MIN | Danila Yurov | Yakov Trenin, Marcus Foligno | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 04:38 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Bo Horvat, Mathew Barzal | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:56 | MIN | Brock Faber | — | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 09:05 | MIN | Marco Rossi | Kirill Kaprizov, Daemon Hunt | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 18:51 | NYI | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | Anders Lee, Ryan Pulock | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 08:33 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.95 | 2.10 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.2% | 54.8% |
| Hits | 16 | 15 |
| Blocks | 11 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 2 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.37 | 1.44 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:34 | 0.14 | 0.85 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.26 | 0.75 |
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:25 | 0.26 | 0.75 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:53 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:20 | 0.14 | 0.70 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:12 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.27 | 0.59 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:23 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:34 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:48 | 0.46 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:36 | 0.31 | 0.05 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:34 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:36 | 0.53 | 0.95 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:34 | 0.20 | 0.85 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.11 | 0.79 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:56 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:15 | 0.21 | 0.64 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:46 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:11 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:50 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:50 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:38 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:59 | 0.11 | -0.10 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:55 | 0.15 | -0.15 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.05 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | -0.15 | W |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 21 | 26 | 80.8% | -2.80 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the New York Islanders 5–2 on Nov 08, 2025.
New York Islanders generated 2.1 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.95 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs New York Islanders game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the New York Islanders 5–2 on Nov 08, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 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 — Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 2.1 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.95, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 26 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 27. High-danger chances went 14 to 12.