New York Islanders at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Vancouver Canucks on Jan 19, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 4, Vancouver Canucks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 4 |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | Anthony Duclair | L | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17:03 | 0.81 | 1.90 |
| 2nd | Tony DeAngelo | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:08 | 0.31 | 1.86 |
| 3rd | Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20:38 | 0.00 | 1.32 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:49 | VAN | Max Sasson | Linus Karlsson, Nils Hoglander | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:11 | NYI | Anthony Duclair | Tony DeAngelo, Matthew Schaefer | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 14:48 | VAN | Evander Kane | Elias Pettersson, David Kampf | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 14:34 | NYI | Anthony Duclair | Calum Ritchie, Mathew Barzal | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 15:58 | NYI | Ryan Pulock | Matthew Schaefer, Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 10:15 | NYI | Tony DeAngelo | Anders Lee, Mathew Barzal | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 18:09 | VAN | Drew O'Connor | Filip Hronek | 6v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.28 | 4.43 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 47.1% | 52.9% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 44.9% | 55.1% |
| Hits | 17 | 20 |
| Blocks | 17 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Duclair | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17:03 | 0.81 | 1.90 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:08 | 0.31 | 1.86 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:38 | 0.00 | 1.32 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:00 | 0.25 | 1.14 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 25:04 | 0.12 | 1.11 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:32 | 0.39 | 0.74 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.02 | 0.67 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.24 | 0.66 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:15 | 0.22 | 0.48 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.08 | 0.44 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:14 | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:31 | 0.17 | -0.04 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:04 | 0.21 | -0.12 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:08 | 0.10 | -0.18 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:12 | 0.01 | -0.37 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.03 | -0.49 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:43 | 0.27 | -0.51 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:58 | 0.05 | -0.77 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28:01 | 0.00 | 1.22 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.23 | 1.08 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:45 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Evander Kane | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:10 | 0.65 | 0.89 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.02 | 0.78 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:28 | 0.59 | 0.64 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:50 | 0.16 | 0.62 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:04 | 0.34 | 0.57 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14:54 | 0.42 | 0.55 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:09 | 0.03 | 0.43 |
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:35 | 0.15 | 0.31 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:51 | 0.33 | 0.28 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:38 | 0.33 | 0.28 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:19 | 0.01 | 0.19 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:37 | 0.61 | 0.17 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:36 | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:22 | 0.01 | -0.21 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:43 | 0.00 | -0.61 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 1.38 | W |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 29 | 33 | 87.5% | -0.93 | L |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4–3 on Jan 19, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vancouver Canucks generated 4.43 expected goals to New York Islanders's 3.28 — Vancouver Canucks 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 1.9 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 of 32, worth 1.38 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The New York Islanders beat the Vancouver Canucks 4–3 on Jan 19, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 4, Vancouver Canucks 3.
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 1.9, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 4.43 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 3.28, so Vancouver Canucks 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 32 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 32. High-danger chances went 16 to 20.