Boston Bruins at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the New York Islanders on Nov 27, 2025. Final score: Boston Bruins 3, New York Islanders 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 3 |
| New York Islanders score | 1 |
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 | Alex Steeves | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11:41 | 0.54 | 1.92 |
| 2nd | Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.06 | 1.80 |
| 3rd | Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 7 | 25:18 | 0.32 | 1.53 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:41 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | Tony DeAngelo, Matthew Schaefer | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:23 | BOS | Alex Steeves | Sean Kuraly, Michael Eyssimont | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:43 | BOS | Tanner Jeannot | Fraser Minten | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 10:21 | BOS | Alex Steeves | Fraser Minten | 5v4 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 14 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.21 | 7.40 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 34.4% | 65.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 24 | 17 |
| Blocks | 12 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Steeves | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11:41 | 0.54 | 1.92 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.06 | 1.80 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.00 | 1.31 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.21 | 1.20 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:38 | 0.07 | 0.97 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:14 | 0.09 | 0.85 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:45 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.03 | 0.43 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:31 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.02 | -0.27 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.04 | -0.39 |
| Matěj Blümel | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:02 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:51 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.06 | -0.56 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:33 | 0.04 | -0.68 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.05 | -0.86 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:52 | 0.02 | -1.06 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 25:18 | 0.32 | 1.53 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:51 | 0.62 | 1.53 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.11 | 0.94 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.05 | 0.72 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:49 | 0.25 | 0.71 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:29 | 0.86 | 0.69 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:59 | 0.06 | 0.61 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:49 | 0.50 | 0.46 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22:28 | 0.97 | 0.32 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:23 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:38 | 0.33 | -0.03 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:30 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:15 | 0.07 | -0.16 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:16 | 0.05 | -0.18 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:06 | 0.03 | -0.20 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:13 | 0.04 | -0.21 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.02 | -0.29 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 43 | 44 | 97.7% | 1.39 | W |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 11 | 14 | 78.6% | -0.00 | L |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders 3–1 on Nov 27, 2025.
New York Islanders generated 7.4 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 1.21 — 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.
Alex Steeves led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.92 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 43 of 44, worth 1.39 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders game?
The Boston Bruins beat the New York Islanders 3–1 on Nov 27, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 3, New York Islanders 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Steeves led all skaters at 1.92, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 7.4 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 1.21, 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 14 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 44. High-danger chances went 11 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jeremy Swayman stopped 43 of 44 (1.39 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 11 of 14 (-0.0 goals saved above expected).