New York Islanders at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Detroit Red Wings on Nov 21, 2025. Final score: New York Islanders 5, Detroit Red Wings 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 5 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 0 |
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 | Max Shabanov | R | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.24 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:48 | 0.18 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11:01 | 0.08 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:46 | NYI | Calum Ritchie | Max Shabanov, Adam Boqvist | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:54 | NYI | Max Shabanov | Casey Cizikas, Calum Ritchie | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 03:19 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | — | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 05:04 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Ryan Pulock, Emil Heineman | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 06:52 | NYI | Max Shabanov | Casey Cizikas | 5v5 | 5–0 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.12 | 3.31 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 47.3% | 52.7% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 41.9% | 58.1% |
| Hits | 8 | 23 |
| Blocks | 15 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 2 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Shabanov | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.24 | 2.24 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:48 | 0.18 | 1.34 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:01 | 0.08 | 1.33 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:06 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:11 | 0.22 | 0.75 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:13 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:47 | 0.56 | 0.70 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.23 | 0.59 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:39 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:15 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:29 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:11 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:44 | 0.31 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:12 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:19 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:41 | 0.11 | -0.38 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.00 | -1.15 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hamonic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:27 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:32 | 0.53 | 0.05 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:48 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:09 | 0.31 | 0.05 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:14 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.34 | 0.00 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:20 | 0.33 | 0.00 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:19 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:17 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:22 | 0.52 | -0.10 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:17 | 0.07 | -0.20 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:46 | 0.05 | -0.97 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:49 | 0.01 | -1.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 29 | 29 | 100.0% | 2.18 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 21 | 26 | 80.8% | -3.23 | L |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5–0 on Nov 21, 2025, a decisive 5-goal win.
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.31 expected goals to New York Islanders's 3.12 — Detroit Red Wings 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; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Max Shabanov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 of 29, worth 2.18 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The New York Islanders beat the Detroit Red Wings 5–0 on Nov 21, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 5, Detroit Red Wings 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Max Shabanov led all skaters at 2.24, on 2G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.31 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 3.12, so Detroit Red Wings 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 26 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 29. High-danger chances went 12 to 13.