Anaheim Ducks at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the New York Islanders on Dec 12, 2025. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 2, New York Islanders 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 2 |
| New York Islanders score | 5 |
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 | Anders Lee | L | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.25 | 2.78 |
| 2nd | Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:38 | 0.25 | 2.13 |
| 3rd | Troy Terry | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:09 | 0.71 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:18 | NYI | Travis Mitchell | Simon Holmstrom, Scott Mayfield | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:16 | NYI | Anders Lee | Tony DeAngelo, Simon Holmstrom | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 19:06 | NYI | Anders Lee | Tony DeAngelo, Mathew Barzal | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 05:34 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Troy Terry, Olen Zellweger | 4v4 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 02:37 | ANA | Troy Terry | Ryan Poehling, Jackson LaCombe | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 06:06 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Anders Lee, Adam Pelech | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 14:46 | NYI | Ryan Pulock | Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Anders Lee | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.83 | 3.14 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 53.4% | 46.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 45.7% | 54.3% |
| Hits | 15 | 20 |
| Blocks | 13 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Terry | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:09 | 0.71 | 1.34 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:16 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:05 | 0.21 | 0.65 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:30 | 0.31 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.12 | 0.54 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:22 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:03 | 0.98 | 0.10 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:55 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:20 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:18 | 0.27 | 0.10 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:32 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:02 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 25:14 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:26 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:06 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.06 | -0.20 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Lee | L | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.25 | 2.78 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 16:38 | 0.25 | 2.13 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.03 | 1.33 |
| Travis Mitchell | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:45 | 0.12 | 0.85 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:37 | 0.13 | 0.80 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:32 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:43 | 0.33 | 0.69 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:48 | 0.08 | 0.54 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:21 | 0.06 | 0.35 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:00 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:20 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:19 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:33 | 0.40 | 0.05 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:52 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:01 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:38 | 0.30 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ville Husso | Anaheim Ducks | 32 | 37 | 86.5% | -0.43 | L |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | -0.50 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5–2 on Dec 12, 2025.
New York Islanders generated 3.14 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 3.83 — Anaheim Ducks 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.
Anders Lee led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.78 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks 5–2 on Dec 12, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 5, Anaheim Ducks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Anders Lee led all skaters at 2.78, on 2G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.14 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 3.83, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 33 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 37. High-danger chances went 10 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ville Husso stopped 32 of 37 (-0.43 goals saved above expected); David Rittich stopped 31 of 33 (-0.5 goals saved above expected).