New York Islanders at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Dallas Stars on Nov 18, 2025. Final score: New York Islanders 3, Dallas Stars 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| New York Islanders score | 3 |
| Dallas Stars 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 | Jason Robertson | L | 2 | 0 | 5 | 22:59 | 0.62 | 1.69 |
| 2nd | Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17:21 | 0.14 | 1.42 |
| 3rd | Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:14 | 0.06 | 1.35 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 10:31 | NYI | Calum Ritchie | Anthony Duclair, Ryan Pulock | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 12:26 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Tyler Seguin, Miro Heiskanen | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 03:12 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Kyle Palmieri, Emil Heineman | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 07:38 | NYI | Kyle Palmieri | — | 5v4 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 18:01 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Tyler Seguin, Mikko Rantanen | 6v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.29 | 3.39 |
| High-danger shots | 4 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 40.6% | 59.4% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 36.5% | 63.5% |
| Hits | 17 | 16 |
| Blocks | 16 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 7 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 1 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:14 | 0.06 | 1.35 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:02 | 0.31 | 1.28 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:21 | 0.50 | 1.24 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:10 | 0.15 | 1.18 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:15 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:56 | 0.19 | 0.66 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.33 | 0.61 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.07 | 0.58 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.10 | 0.34 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:05 | 0.02 | 0.33 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:28 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:39 | 0.11 | 0.24 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:38 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:20 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:55 | 0.09 | -0.18 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:37 | 0.29 | -0.45 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:21 | 0.01 | -0.64 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.05 | -0.70 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 22:59 | 0.62 | 1.69 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:21 | 0.14 | 1.42 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:31 | 0.31 | 0.56 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:03 | 0.24 | 0.48 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:43 | 0.08 | 0.38 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:42 | 0.28 | 0.30 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.18 | 0.29 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27:21 | 0.15 | 0.28 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:34 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Vladislav Kolyachonok | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:27 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:52 | 0.06 | 0.16 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:46 | 0.19 | -0.13 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:27 | 0.23 | -0.36 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:42 | 0.15 | -0.38 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.11 | -0.53 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:20 | 0.21 | -0.90 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 0.93 | W |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -0.65 | L |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Dallas Stars 3–2 on Nov 18, 2025, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 3.39 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.29 — Dallas Stars owned the better of the chances but New York Islanders took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jason Robertson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.69 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
David Rittich stopped 22 of 24, worth 0.93 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Dallas Stars game?
The New York Islanders beat the Dallas Stars 3–2 on Nov 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 3, Dallas Stars 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jason Robertson led all skaters at 1.69, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.39 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.29, so Dallas Stars 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 22 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 24. High-danger chances went 4 to 17.