New York Islanders at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec 28, 2025. Final score: New York Islanders 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 2 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 4 |
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 | Kirill Marchenko | R | 2 | 0 | 5 | 21:18 | 0.60 | 1.55 |
| 2nd | Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 26:28 | 0.09 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:14 | 0.13 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:09 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | Mason Marchment, Denton Mateychuk | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:16 | NYI | Max Shabanov | Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Anthony Duclair | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:24 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Ryan Pulock | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 15:27 | CBJ | Ivan Provorov | Denton Mateychuk, Sean Monahan | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 16:41 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | Adam Fantilli, Damon Severson | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:54 | CBJ | Cole Sillinger | Sean Monahan | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.98 | 5.12 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 41.5% | 58.5% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 55.9% | 44.1% |
| Hits | 15 | 25 |
| Blocks | 20 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:03 | 0.06 | 0.94 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.27 | 0.90 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:25 | 0.10 | 0.85 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:19 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:12 | 0.19 | 0.69 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:17 | 0.14 | 0.25 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:20 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25:00 | 0.27 | 0.15 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:19 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Marshall Warren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:23 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:43 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:25 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:16 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:04 | 0.08 | -1.22 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 21:18 | 0.60 | 1.55 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26:28 | 0.09 | 1.33 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:14 | 0.13 | 1.28 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:11 | 0.46 | 0.85 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 22:35 | 0.79 | 0.74 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 26:56 | 0.19 | 0.70 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:02 | 0.09 | 0.54 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:13 | 0.31 | 0.20 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:58 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:20 | 0.75 | 0.15 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:01 | 0.09 | 0.14 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:15 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:20 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:17 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:24 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:54 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:41 | 0.28 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 1.92 | L |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | -0.47 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the New York Islanders 4–2 on Dec 28, 2025.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 5.12 expected goals to New York Islanders's 1.98 — the run of play matched the result, with Columbus Blue Jackets earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Kirill Marchenko led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.55 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
David Rittich stopped 31 of 34, worth 1.92 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Islanders 4–2 on Dec 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 4, New York Islanders 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kirill Marchenko led all skaters at 1.55, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 5.12 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 1.98, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 26 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 35. High-danger chances went 7 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
David Rittich stopped 31 of 34 (1.92 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 24 of 26 (-0.47 goals saved above expected).