New York Islanders at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Nashville Predators on Jan 08, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 1, Nashville Predators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 1 |
| Nashville Predators 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 | Cole Smith | R | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.10 | 1.20 |
| 2nd | Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:51 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| 3rd | Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.03 | 0.91 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 12:14 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Scott Mayfield, Mathew Barzal | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 19:19 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Cole Smith | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | — | 1v0 | 1–1 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.76 | 3.90 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 47.2% | 52.8% |
| Hits | 20 | 19 |
| Blocks | 23 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 8 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.03 | 0.91 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:51 | 0.79 | 0.80 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:10 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:44 | 0.03 | 0.58 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:45 | 0.76 | 0.16 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:57 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:03 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Cole McWard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:27 | 0.34 | 0.08 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:42 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:52 | 0.24 | -0.03 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28:53 | 0.31 | -0.12 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.08 | -0.13 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.12 | -0.13 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:34 | 0.20 | -0.13 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.02 | -0.30 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:52 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:39 | 0.01 | -0.35 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.10 | 1.20 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:51 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:55 | 0.45 | 0.75 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:52 | 0.65 | 0.72 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:46 | 0.41 | 0.57 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:11 | 0.24 | 0.44 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.10 | 0.37 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.19 | 0.34 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:07 | 0.04 | 0.19 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:04 | 0.24 | 0.14 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:26 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.06 | -0.01 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:22 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:24 | 0.60 | -0.31 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:48 | 0.38 | -0.34 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.18 | -0.41 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.06 | -0.42 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 2.23 | O |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 2.11 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the New York Islanders 2–1 on Jan 08, 2026, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 3.9 expected goals to New York Islanders's 3.76 — Nashville Predators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Cole Smith led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.2 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
David Rittich stopped 26 of 27, worth 2.23 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the New York Islanders 2–1 on Jan 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 2, New York Islanders 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cole Smith led all skaters at 1.2, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 3.9 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 3.76, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 31 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 27. High-danger chances went 14 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
David Rittich stopped 26 of 27 (2.23 goals saved above expected); Juuse Saros stopped 30 of 31 (2.11 goals saved above expected).