Vancouver Canucks at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Islanders on Dec 20, 2025. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 4, New York Islanders 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 4 |
| New York Islanders 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 | Kiefer Sherwood | L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15:13 | 0.44 | 2.25 |
| 2nd | Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 24:11 | 0.01 | 1.28 |
| 3rd | Anders Lee | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18:08 | 0.44 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:57 | VAN | David Kampf | Jake DeBrusk | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:35 | VAN | Kiefer Sherwood | Evander Kane, Marcus Pettersson | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 15:47 | VAN | Kiefer Sherwood | Filip Hronek, Tom Willander | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 14:55 | NYI | Anders Lee | Calum Ritchie, Mathew Barzal | 6v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 18:39 | VAN | Kiefer Sherwood | Filip Hronek | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.96 | 2.91 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| Hits | 10 | 21 |
| Blocks | 14 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15:13 | 0.44 | 2.25 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24:11 | 0.01 | 1.28 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:21 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
| David Kampf | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.10 | 0.70 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14:38 | 0.37 | 0.64 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.05 | 0.44 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:53 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:42 | 0.35 | 0.10 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:22 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:40 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:10 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:13 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:21 | 0.71 | -0.05 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:13 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:14 | 0.15 | -0.10 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Lee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:08 | 0.44 | 0.85 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.23 | 0.74 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:01 | 0.24 | 0.59 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.14 | 0.20 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11:12 | 0.44 | 0.10 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:37 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:31 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:52 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:39 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:51 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:40 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:09 | 0.39 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:15 | 0.24 | -0.05 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:37 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | Vancouver Canucks | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 2.19 | W |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | -0.35 | L |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Islanders 4–1 on Dec 20, 2025.
New York Islanders generated 2.91 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.96 — the run of play matched the result, with Vancouver Canucks earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Kiefer Sherwood led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.25 on 3 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Thatcher Demko stopped 23 of 24, worth 2.19 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 4–1 on Dec 20, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 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 — Kiefer Sherwood led all skaters at 2.25, on 3G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 2.91 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.96, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 31 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 24. High-danger chances went 14 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Thatcher Demko stopped 23 of 24 (2.19 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 27 of 30 (-0.35 goals saved above expected).