New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders on Jan 06, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 0, New York Islanders 9.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 0 |
| New York Islanders score | 9 |
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 | Anthony Duclair | L | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:41 | 0.14 | 3.53 |
| 2nd | Casey Cizikas | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13:59 | 0.26 | 2.24 |
| 3rd | Tony DeAngelo | D | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.12 | 2.03 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:08 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | Ryan Pulock, Matthew Schaefer | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 04:01 | NYI | Anthony Duclair | Adam Pelech | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 13:31 | NYI | Anthony Duclair | Casey Cizikas | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 03:29 | NYI | Anthony Duclair | Mathew Barzal, Tony DeAngelo | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 11:12 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 3rd 01:34 | NYI | Casey Cizikas | — | 5v5 | 0–6 |
| 3rd 11:28 | NYI | Tony DeAngelo | Anthony Duclair, Max Shabanov | 5v5 | 0–7 |
| 3rd 18:36 | NYI | Calum Ritchie | Tony DeAngelo | 5v5 | 0–8 |
| 3rd 19:02 | NYI | Casey Cizikas | Anthony Duclair, Scott Mayfield | 5v5 | 0–9 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 9 |
| Shots on goal | 44 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.03 | 2.11 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 70.7% | 29.3% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| Hits | 18 | 16 |
| Blocks | 5 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:45 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:39 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:06 | 0.20 | 0.15 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:41 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20:23 | 0.68 | 0.10 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:05 | 0.31 | 0.05 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:11 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:40 | 0.34 | 0.05 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:50 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:10 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 23:11 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16:32 | 0.40 | -0.05 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:57 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:56 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:24 | 0.44 | -0.05 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:16 | 0.17 | -0.15 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:20 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Duclair | L | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 13:41 | 0.14 | 3.53 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13:59 | 0.26 | 2.24 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.12 | 2.03 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 17:24 | 0.30 | 1.98 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21:16 | 0.01 | 1.28 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:46 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:03 | 0.06 | 0.79 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.14 | 0.75 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.39 | 0.75 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:40 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Cole McWard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:12 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:52 | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:50 | 0.35 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:55 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 15 | 24 | 62.5% | -5.84 | L |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 44 | 44 | 100.0% | 0.47 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the New Jersey Devils 9–0 on Jan 06, 2026, a decisive 9-goal win.
New York Islanders generated 2.11 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 4.03 — 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.
Anthony Duclair led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.53 on 3 goals, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 9–0 on Jan 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 9, New Jersey Devils 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Anthony Duclair led all skaters at 3.53, on 3G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 2.11 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 4.03, 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 44 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 24. High-danger chances went 16 to 6.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Markstrom stopped 15 of 24 (-5.84 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 44 of 44 (0.47 goals saved above expected).