New York Islanders at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Florida Panthers on Dec 07, 2025. Final score: New York Islanders 1, Florida Panthers 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 07, 2025 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 1 |
| Florida Panthers score | 4 |
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 | Uvis Balinskis | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17:30 | 0.06 | 1.55 |
| 2nd | Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.04 | 1.37 |
| 3rd | Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:52 | 0.21 | 1.36 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:14 | FLA | Uvis Balinskis | Mackie Samoskevich, A.J. Greer | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 07:05 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Jeff Petry | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 09:03 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | Matthew Schaefer, Ryan Pulock | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 13:57 | FLA | Seth Jones | Anton Lundell, Sam Reinhart | 4v4 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 17:06 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Gustav Forsling | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.91 | 3.03 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 47.0% | 53.0% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| Hits | 23 | 18 |
| Blocks | 16 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.04 | 1.14 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:38 | 0.09 | 1.03 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:55 | 0.01 | 0.73 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:10 | 0.15 | 0.59 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:22 | 0.15 | 0.58 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:34 | 0.41 | 0.54 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:40 | 0.49 | 0.51 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:26 | 0.22 | 0.34 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:07 | 0.08 | 0.06 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:29 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:14 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:38 | 0.13 | -0.32 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:20 | 0.04 | -0.36 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:10 | 0.17 | -0.42 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:33 | 0.08 | -0.46 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:13 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Travis Mitchell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:30 | 0.06 | 1.55 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.04 | 1.37 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:52 | 0.21 | 1.36 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:00 | 0.51 | 1.30 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.16 | 0.98 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:34 | 0.16 | 0.81 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.06 | 0.78 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:28 | 0.07 | 0.72 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Seth Jones | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:23 | 0.10 | 0.38 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:21 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:57 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:13 | 0.32 | 0.13 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.22 | 0.03 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:34 | 0.42 | -0.01 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.23 | -0.07 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:05 | 0.07 | -0.11 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:09 | 0.07 | -0.17 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | -0.73 | L |
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 20 | 21 | 95.2% | 0.99 | W |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the New York Islanders 4–1 on Dec 07, 2025.
Florida Panthers generated 3.03 expected goals to New York Islanders's 1.91 — the run of play matched the result, with Florida Panthers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Uvis Balinskis led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.55 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Daniil Tarasov stopped 20 of 21, worth 0.99 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Florida Panthers game?
The Florida Panthers beat the New York Islanders 4–1 on Dec 07, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 4, New York Islanders 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Uvis Balinskis led all skaters at 1.55, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 3.03 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 1.91, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 21 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 30. High-danger chances went 10 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
David Rittich stopped 26 of 29 (-0.73 goals saved above expected); Daniil Tarasov stopped 20 of 21 (0.99 goals saved above expected).