New York Islanders at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Detroit Red Wings on Dec 16, 2025. Final score: New York Islanders 2, Detroit Red Wings 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 2 |
| Detroit Red Wings 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 | Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24:23 | 0.03 | 3.13 |
| 2nd | Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 3 | 1 | 19:51 | 0.54 | 2.39 |
| 3rd | Alex DeBrincat | R | 2 | 0 | 6 | 16:50 | 0.57 | 1.81 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:27 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Mathew Barzal, Jonathan Drouin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 02:03 | DET | Axel Sandin-Pellikka | Lucas Raymond | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 03:55 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 11:26 | NYI | Scott Mayfield | Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Anders Lee | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 17:43 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond | 5v4 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.42 | 3.44 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 2/2 |
| Faceoff % | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Hits | 16 | 14 |
| Blocks | 21 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:58 | 0.00 | 1.16 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:27 | 0.17 | 0.97 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:13 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:42 | 0.07 | 0.35 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:57 | 0.28 | 0.29 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.11 | 0.26 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:45 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:26 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:43 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:47 | 0.05 | -0.23 |
| Travis Mitchell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:04 | 0.02 | -0.33 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:42 | 0.03 | -0.38 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:47 | 0.04 | -0.41 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.13 | -0.50 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:56 | 0.28 | -0.63 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.01 | -0.64 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.07 | -0.64 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 24:23 | 0.03 | 3.13 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 19:51 | 0.54 | 2.39 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 16:50 | 0.57 | 1.81 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:05 | 0.17 | 1.44 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.04 | 1.01 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:37 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.00 | 0.72 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:51 | 0.14 | 0.42 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:25 | 0.14 | 0.27 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:55 | 0.45 | 0.27 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.60 | 0.24 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:22 | 0.15 | 0.24 |
| John Leonard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:02 | 0.31 | 0.24 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:06 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:43 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.04 | 0.16 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | 0.41 | L |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | -0.58 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the New York Islanders 3–2 on Dec 16, 2025, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.44 expected goals to New York Islanders's 1.42 — Detroit Red Wings edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Moritz Seider led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.13 on 2 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3–2 on Dec 16, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 3, New York Islanders 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Moritz Seider led all skaters at 3.13, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.44 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 1.42, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 18 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 21. High-danger chances went 18 to 21.