Colorado Avalanche at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the New York Islanders on Dec 05, 2025. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 3, New York Islanders 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 05, 2025 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
| New York Islanders score | 6 |
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 | Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:40 | 0.07 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24:27 | 0.08 | 1.53 |
| 3rd | Anders Lee | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:40 | 0.55 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:56 | NYI | Kyle MacLean | Ryan Pulock, Marc Gatcomb | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:20 | NYI | Anders Lee | Mathew Barzal | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 06:58 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Matthew Schaefer, Ryan Pulock | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 07:59 | NYI | Adam Pelech | Mathew Barzal, Anders Lee | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 08:39 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Sam Malinski, Brock Nelson | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 10:04 | COL | Martin Necas | Victor Olofsson, Brent Burns | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 18:46 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | Max Shabanov, Bo Horvat | 5v4 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 01:27 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Cale Makar, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 18:45 | NYI | Casey Cizikas | — | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 38 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.47 | 4.33 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 53.2% | 46.8% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| Hits | 26 | 18 |
| Blocks | 12 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:04 | 0.56 | 1.44 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.26 | 0.80 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:53 | 0.08 | 0.74 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:31 | 0.66 | 0.70 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:42 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:25 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:09 | 0.18 | 0.59 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.21 | 0.15 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:07 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:06 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:02 | 0.35 | 0.10 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:34 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:09 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:56 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:17 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22:10 | 0.48 | -0.05 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 20:40 | 0.07 | 2.03 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24:27 | 0.08 | 1.53 |
| Anders Lee | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:40 | 0.55 | 1.49 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 19:29 | 0.56 | 1.49 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:20 | 0.31 | 0.90 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:05 | 0.40 | 0.85 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:32 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:20 | 0.04 | 0.80 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:41 | 0.28 | 0.64 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:03 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| Travis Mitchell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13:36 | 0.68 | 0.05 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.25 | -0.05 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:25 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:16 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 36 | 41 | 87.8% | -1.16 | L |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 35 | 38 | 92.1% | 0.47 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6–3 on Dec 05, 2025.
New York Islanders generated 4.33 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.47 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Islanders earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mathew Barzal led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Colorado Avalanche 6–3 on Dec 05, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 6, Colorado Avalanche 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mathew Barzal led all skaters at 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 4.33 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.47, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 38 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 42. High-danger chances went 20 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 36 of 41 (-1.16 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 35 of 38 (0.47 goals saved above expected).