New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders on Dec 24, 2025. Final score: New Jersey Devils 1, New York Islanders 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 1 |
| New York Islanders score | 2 |
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 | Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.18 | 1.95 |
| 2nd | Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:54 | 0.13 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.29 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:35 | NJD | Brett Pesce | Nico Hischier, Dawson Mercer | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 12:10 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 18:45 | NYI | Adam Pelech | Anders Lee, Simon Holmstrom | 5v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.18 | 3.23 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 47.3% | 52.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Hits | 15 | 26 |
| Blocks | 20 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 8 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:54 | 0.13 | 1.44 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:55 | 0.13 | 1.29 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.45 | 1.20 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17:51 | 1.16 | 0.79 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:02 | 0.20 | 0.36 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:57 | 0.16 | 0.23 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:30 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.73 | 0.16 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:46 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:01 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:47 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:38 | 0.22 | -0.03 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.02 | -0.08 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:31 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:57 | 0.21 | -0.12 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:50 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.36 | -0.49 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:27 | 0.26 | -0.53 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.18 | 1.95 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.29 | 1.34 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:12 | 0.19 | 0.82 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:14 | 0.39 | 0.61 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:12 | 0.13 | 0.42 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:53 | 0.03 | 0.28 |
| Marshall Warren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:24 | 0.07 | 0.18 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:45 | 0.34 | 0.08 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.14 | 0.08 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:48 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:58 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:26 | 0.10 | -0.02 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.19 | -0.04 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.12 | -0.20 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:54 | 0.57 | -0.24 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:25 | 0.76 | -0.25 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.02 | -0.28 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:45 | 0.06 | -0.87 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 1.15 | L |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 31 | 32 | 96.9% | 3.21 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the New Jersey Devils 2–1 on Dec 24, 2025, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 3.23 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 4.18 — New Jersey Devils 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.
Simon Holmstrom led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.95 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
David Rittich stopped 31 of 32, worth 3.21 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2–1 on Dec 24, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 2, New Jersey Devils 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Simon Holmstrom led all skaters at 1.95, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.23 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 4.18, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 32 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 25. High-danger chances went 16 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Markstrom stopped 23 of 25 (1.15 goals saved above expected); David Rittich stopped 31 of 32 (3.21 goals saved above expected).