Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Islanders on Jan 04, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 3, New York Islanders 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 04, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 3 |
| New York Islanders 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 | Matthew Schaefer | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22:11 | 0.46 | 1.65 |
| 2nd | Auston Matthews | C | 2 | 0 | 6 | 22:29 | 0.65 | 1.50 |
| 3rd | Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:11 | 0.21 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:10 | NYI | Adam Pelech | Jonathan Drouin | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 09:30 | TOR | Auston Matthews | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 17:19 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Bobby McMann, Max Domi | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 11:10 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Jonathan Drouin, Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 12:12 | TOR | Nicholas Robertson | Nicolas Roy | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 17:15 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Mathew Barzal, Tony DeAngelo | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 04:11 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Mathew Barzal, Emil Heineman | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.59 | 2.28 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 48.2% | 51.8% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 57.1% | 42.9% |
| Hits | 19 | 21 |
| Blocks | 11 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 22:29 | 0.65 | 1.50 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:42 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:17 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:02 | 0.51 | 0.65 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:44 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:21 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:07 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Matt Benning | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:20 | 0.24 | 0.10 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:07 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:40 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:31 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:42 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:03 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:05 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.18 | -0.10 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.33 | -0.20 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22:11 | 0.46 | 1.65 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:11 | 0.21 | 1.39 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:49 | 0.29 | 1.28 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.03 | 1.28 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:04 | 0.13 | 0.85 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:30 | 0.18 | 0.69 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:42 | 0.16 | 0.54 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.02 | 0.40 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:09 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Cole McWard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:50 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:45 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:15 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:10 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -1.96 | O |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -0.30 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–3 on Jan 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 2.28 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.59 — Toronto Maple Leafs 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; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Matthew Schaefer led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.65 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–3 on Jan 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Schaefer led all skaters at 1.65, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 2.28 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.59, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 21 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 25. High-danger chances went 11 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joseph Woll stopped 21 of 25 (-1.96 goals saved above expected); David Rittich stopped 18 of 21 (-0.3 goals saved above expected).