New York Islanders at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Chicago Blackhawks on Dec 30, 2025. Final score: New York Islanders 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Venue | United Center |
| New York Islanders score | 3 |
| Chicago Blackhawks 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 | Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.01 | 1.46 |
| 2nd | Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.05 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | 1.30 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:56 | NYI | Calum Ritchie | Simon Holmstrom, Max Shabanov | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:08 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Mathew Barzal, Matthew Schaefer | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 15:31 | CHI | Teuvo Teravainen | Oliver Moore, Artyom Levshunov | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 19:57 | CHI | Nick Lardis | Oliver Moore, Ryan Greene | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | NYI | Bo Horvat | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.66 | 3.37 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 48.2% | 51.8% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Hits | 28 | 23 |
| Blocks | 9 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.05 | 1.44 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | 1.30 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.03 | 1.28 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:23 | 0.01 | 1.13 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:45 | 0.22 | 0.96 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:02 | 0.53 | 0.56 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:48 | 0.07 | 0.39 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:17 | 0.50 | 0.38 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:06 | 0.18 | 0.34 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:54 | 0.33 | 0.31 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:08 | 0.49 | 0.17 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:48 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.20 | -0.02 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:50 | 0.01 | -0.22 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:30 | 0.05 | -0.27 |
| Marshall Warren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:54 | 0.01 | -0.42 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.01 | 1.46 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:12 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:46 | 0.48 | 0.77 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:38 | 0.27 | 0.59 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:37 | 0.02 | 0.54 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:07 | 0.28 | 0.37 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.04 | 0.31 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.20 | 0.25 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:36 | 0.07 | 0.23 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.07 | 0.22 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:59 | 0.40 | 0.22 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:04 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:20 | 0.02 | -0.01 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.15 | -0.02 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:28 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.36 | -0.17 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:43 | 0.11 | -0.32 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:15 | 0.00 | -0.97 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | 0.53 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 1.30 | O |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 on Dec 30, 2025, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.37 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.66 — Chicago Blackhawks 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.
Oliver Moore led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.46 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 19 of 21, worth 1.3 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The New York Islanders beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 on Dec 30, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Oliver Moore led all skaters at 1.46, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.37 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.66, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 21 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 19. High-danger chances went 13 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
David Rittich stopped 17 of 19 (0.53 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 19 of 21 (1.3 goals saved above expected).