New York Rangers at New York Islanders
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders on Dec 27, 2025. Final score: New York Rangers 0, New York Islanders 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2025 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| New York Rangers score | 0 |
| 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 | Anders Lee | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.25 | 0.80 |
| 2nd | Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.73 | 0.75 |
| 3rd | Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:32 | 0.07 | 0.45 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:58 | NYI | Anders Lee | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 19:43 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | — | 5v6 | 0–2 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.18 | 4.56 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 57.9% | 42.1% |
| Hits | 24 | 14 |
| Blocks | 17 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 9 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:13 | 0.59 | 0.30 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:19 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:44 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:33 | 0.37 | 0.10 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:47 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:13 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:46 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:52 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:43 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:38 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:38 | 0.32 | 0.00 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Scott Morrow | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:04 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Brennan Othmann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:47 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:50 | 0.56 | 0.00 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:28 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:47 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Lee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.25 | 0.80 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.73 | 0.75 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:32 | 0.07 | 0.45 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:34 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:10 | 0.46 | 0.20 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:03 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:41 | 0.68 | 0.05 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:30 | 0.64 | 0.05 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.38 | 0.05 |
| Marshall Warren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:31 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:38 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.07 | -0.20 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:25 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 2.22 | L |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 27 | 27 | 100.0% | 3.36 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the New York Rangers 2–0 on Dec 27, 2025.
New York Islanders generated 4.56 expected goals to New York Rangers's 3.18 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Islanders earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Anders Lee led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.8 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
David Rittich stopped 27 of 27, worth 3.36 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the New York Rangers 2–0 on Dec 27, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 2, New York Rangers 0.
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 0.8, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 4.56 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 3.18, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 27 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 26. High-danger chances went 15 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Igor Shesterkin stopped 24 of 25 (2.22 goals saved above expected); David Rittich stopped 27 of 27 (3.36 goals saved above expected).