Anaheim Ducks at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the New York Rangers on Dec 15, 2025. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 4, New York Rangers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 4 |
| New York Rangers 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 | Cutter Gauthier | L | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17:34 | 0.82 | 1.60 |
| 2nd | Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11:37 | 0.21 | 1.28 |
| 3rd | Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8:40 | 0.00 | 1.09 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 07:18 | ANA | Jackson LaCombe | Ryan Poehling, Jacob Trouba | 5v4 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 16:18 | NYR | Matthew Robertson | Artemi Panarin, Alexis Lafrenière | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 05:51 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Beckett Sennecke, Olen Zellweger | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:38 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Leo Carlsson, Alex Killorn | 6v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:57 | ANA | Pavel Mintyukov | Ryan Poehling, Ross Johnston | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.38 | 2.74 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 31.2% | 68.8% |
| Hits | 25 | 20 |
| Blocks | 14 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17:34 | 0.82 | 1.60 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11:37 | 0.21 | 1.28 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:40 | 0.00 | 1.09 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:05 | 0.12 | 1.00 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.18 | 0.79 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:22 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 28:23 | 0.83 | 0.65 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.17 | 0.64 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:49 | 0.32 | 0.59 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:23 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:24 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:59 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:49 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:55 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Robertson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.03 | 0.90 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.21 | 0.64 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:02 | 0.22 | 0.54 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:01 | 0.16 | 0.30 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:49 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:10 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:13 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:12 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:43 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Brett Berard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:46 | 0.43 | 0.05 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:48 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.11 | -0.15 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 1.85 | W |
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.60 | L |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the New York Rangers 4–1 on Dec 15, 2025.
New York Rangers generated 2.74 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 3.38 — the run of play matched the result, with Anaheim Ducks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Cutter Gauthier led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.6 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Lukas Dostal stopped 26 of 27, worth 1.85 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs New York Rangers game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Rangers 4–1 on Dec 15, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 4, New York Rangers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cutter Gauthier led all skaters at 1.6, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 2.74 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 3.38, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 26 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 27. High-danger chances went 13 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Lukas Dostal stopped 26 of 27 (1.85 goals saved above expected); Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 of 25 (-0.6 goals saved above expected).