New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Minnesota Wild on Jan 10, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 4 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 3 |
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 | Simon Holmstrom | R | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17:40 | 0.44 | 2.19 |
| 2nd | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 3 | 8 | 30:37 | 0.49 | 1.97 |
| 3rd | Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17:55 | 0.09 | 1.18 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:51 | MIN | Ben Jones | Brock Faber, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 04:18 | NYI | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 15:25 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Quinn Hughes, Mats Zuccarello | 5v3 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 01:29 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Tony DeAngelo | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 08:26 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Daemon Hunt, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 19:34 | NYI | Casey Cizikas | Simon Holmstrom | 5v4 | 3–3 |
| OT 01:34 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Tony DeAngelo, Jonathan Drouin | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.60 | 3.90 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 58.1% | 41.9% |
| Hits | 15 | 18 |
| Blocks | 9 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 7 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 17:40 | 0.44 | 2.19 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 17:55 | 0.09 | 1.18 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:48 | 0.28 | 0.80 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:55 | 0.51 | 0.75 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:08 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 0.30 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:14 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:43 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:33 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:15 | 0.42 | 0.10 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:59 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:52 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:41 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:59 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:42 | 0.14 | -0.10 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:20 | 0.19 | -0.20 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 30:37 | 0.49 | 1.97 |
| Ben Jones | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:17 | 0.26 | 0.95 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 23:59 | 0.66 | 0.75 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19:44 | 0.62 | 0.65 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:13 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:42 | 0.22 | 0.59 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:13 | 0.01 | 0.40 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:59 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:15 | 0.56 | -0.05 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.73 | -0.15 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 33 | 36 | 91.7% | 1.85 | W |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.87 | O |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Jan 10, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 3.9 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.6 — Minnesota Wild 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.
Simon Holmstrom led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.19 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 33 of 36, worth 1.85 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild game?
The New York Islanders beat the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Jan 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Simon Holmstrom led all skaters at 2.19, on 2G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 3.9 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.6, so Minnesota Wild 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 27 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 36. High-danger chances went 14 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ilya Sorokin stopped 33 of 36 (1.85 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 24 of 27 (0.87 goals saved above expected).