New York Islanders at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Winnipeg Jets on Jan 13, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 4, Winnipeg Jets 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| New York Islanders score | 4 |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 5 |
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 | Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 1 | 6 | 18:14 | 0.53 | 1.54 |
| 2nd | Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:30 | 0.28 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Adam Lowry | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.19 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:20 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Alex Iafallo, Mark Scheifele | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:41 | WPG | Josh Morrissey | Cole Perfetti, Adam Lowry | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 06:23 | WPG | Jonathan Toews | Gabriel Vilardi, Kyle Connor | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 07:40 | NYI | Anthony Duclair | Anders Lee, Ryan Pulock | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 08:58 | NYI | Emil Heineman | — | 0v1 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 10:21 | NYI | Kyle MacLean | Casey Cizikas | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 12:23 | WPG | Dylan DeMelo | Mark Scheifele, Vladislav Namestnikov | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 2nd 19:40 | WPG | Adam Lowry | Neal Pionk, Dylan Samberg | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 19:14 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Mathew Barzal, Emil Heineman | 5v6 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.36 | 2.87 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Hits | 13 | 18 |
| Blocks | 12 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 18:14 | 0.53 | 1.54 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:39 | 0.04 | 0.80 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:34 | 0.20 | 0.75 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:58 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:08 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:57 | 0.32 | 0.70 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:38 | 0.24 | 0.69 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19:28 | 0.69 | 0.54 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:59 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:43 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:44 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:57 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:12 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:35 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:04 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:30 | 0.28 | 1.39 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.19 | 1.39 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:28 | 0.19 | 1.18 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:59 | 0.02 | 0.80 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:21 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:18 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.11 | 0.69 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 26:02 | 0.54 | 0.65 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:25 | 0.66 | 0.65 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:17 | 0.65 | 0.59 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Danil Zhilkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:42 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:42 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:54 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:43 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 17 | 22 | 77.3% | -0.97 | L |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -2.66 | W |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the New York Islanders 5–4 on Jan 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.87 expected goals to New York Islanders's 3.36 — New York Islanders owned the better of the chances but Winnipeg Jets 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.
Emil Heineman led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.54 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 17 of 22, worth -0.97 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5–4 on Jan 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 5, New York Islanders 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Emil Heineman led all skaters at 1.54, on 1G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.87 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 3.36, so New York Islanders 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 Winnipeg Jets put 22. High-danger chances went 11 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ilya Sorokin stopped 17 of 22 (-0.97 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 of 27 (-2.66 goals saved above expected).