Philadelphia Flyers at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Islanders on Nov 28, 2025. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 4, New York Islanders 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 4 |
| New York Islanders score | 3 |
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 | Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28:53 | 1.30 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 4 | 18:24 | 0.78 | 0.85 |
| 3rd | Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9:25 | 0.09 | 0.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:30 | PHI | Tyson Foerster | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:52 | PHI | Sean Couturier | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 01:55 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | Emil Andrae, Matvei Michkov | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 05:42 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Jonathan Drouin, Kyle Palmieri | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 08:11 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Anthony Duclair, Ryan Pulock | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 19:13 | NYI | Anders Lee | Max Shabanov, Matthew Schaefer | 5v4 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | PHI | Travis Konecny | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 7.29 | 12.40 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 38.0% | 62.0% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 46.9% | 53.1% |
| Hits | 20 | 17 |
| Blocks | 18 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.19 | 0.75 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:19 | 0.38 | 0.75 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.10 | 0.75 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:01 | 0.32 | 0.59 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:59 | 0.13 | 0.35 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.64 | 0.34 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:05 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:46 | 0.21 | 0.15 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.24 | 0.10 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:37 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:36 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:33 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:45 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:34 | 0.90 | 0.00 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:40 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:16 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:57 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 28:53 | 1.30 | 1.49 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:24 | 0.78 | 0.85 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:25 | 0.09 | 0.79 |
| Anders Lee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:48 | 0.29 | 0.75 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:19 | 0.37 | 0.74 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:45 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:37 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:40 | 0.42 | 0.59 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:28 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:43 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:17 | 0.38 | 0.10 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:05 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Travis Mitchell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:05 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:56 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:20 | 0.16 | -0.15 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 24:41 | 1.09 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ersson | Philadelphia Flyers | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 1.26 | W |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -0.41 | O |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders 4–3 on Nov 28, 2025, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 12.4 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 7.29 — New York Islanders owned the better of the chances but Philadelphia Flyers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Matthew Schaefer led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Samuel Ersson stopped 28 of 31, worth 1.26 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4–3 on Nov 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 4, New York Islanders 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Schaefer led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 12.4 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 7.29, 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?
Philadelphia Flyers put 21 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 31. High-danger chances went 14 to 17.