New York Islanders at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Colorado Avalanche on Nov 16, 2025. Final score: New York Islanders 1, Colorado Avalanche 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 1 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 4 |
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 | Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:04 | 0.40 | 1.90 |
| 2nd | Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.10 | 1.46 |
| 3rd | Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 14:43 | 0.50 | 0.98 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:05 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Tony DeAngelo, Kyle Palmieri | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 04:32 | COL | Ross Colton | Cale Makar, Brock Nelson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:51 | COL | Victor Olofsson | Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:25 | COL | Martin Necas | — | 5v6 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:44 | COL | Brock Nelson | Brent Burns, Parker Kelly | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.73 | 3.08 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 57.4% | 42.6% |
| Hits | 11 | 19 |
| Blocks | 14 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.07 | 0.97 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.01 | 0.87 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:19 | 0.36 | 0.69 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:40 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22:25 | 0.70 | 0.32 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 23:50 | 0.45 | 0.11 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:12 | 0.32 | 0.01 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:33 | 0.37 | -0.04 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:37 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:54 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:18 | 0.04 | -0.24 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:45 | 0.02 | -0.25 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:41 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:10 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:02 | 0.19 | -0.41 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.28 | -0.43 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.04 | -0.49 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:04 | 0.40 | 1.90 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.10 | 1.46 |
| Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:43 | 0.50 | 0.98 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:18 | 0.16 | 0.93 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:54 | 0.00 | 0.90 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:06 | 0.15 | 0.89 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:09 | 0.62 | 0.79 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:20 | 0.31 | 0.62 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:19 | 0.01 | 0.62 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:03 | 0.05 | 0.45 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:02 | 0.05 | 0.28 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:06 | 0.24 | 0.25 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:07 | 0.05 | 0.14 |
| Taylor Makar | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:21 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:19 | 0.21 | 0.01 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:30 | 0.06 | -0.04 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:00 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.58 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 1.70 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the New York Islanders 4–1 on Nov 16, 2025.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.08 expected goals to New York Islanders's 1.73 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brock Nelson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.9 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 28 of 29, worth 1.7 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the New York Islanders 4–1 on Nov 16, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 4, New York Islanders 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brock Nelson led all skaters at 1.9, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.08 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 1.73, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 29 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 28. High-danger chances went 10 to 13.