New York Rangers at New York Islanders
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders on Jan 28, 2026. Final score: New York Rangers 2, New York Islanders 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| New York Rangers score | 2 |
| New York Islanders 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 | Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.35 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:31 | 0.21 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | Ondrej Palat | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:53 | 0.21 | 1.54 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:59 | NYI | Ondrej Palat | Simon Holmstrom, Matthew Schaefer | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:10 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Tony DeAngelo, Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 18:04 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | J.T. Miller, Vladislav Gavrikov | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 13:12 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | Simon Holmstrom, Bo Horvat | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 13:59 | NYI | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | Marc Gatcomb, Kyle MacLean | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 15:42 | NYR | Taylor Raddysh | Noah Laba, Will Borgen | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 19:12 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Adam Pelech, Ondrej Palat | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 16 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.89 | 3.68 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 41.5% | 58.5% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 2/5 |
| Faceoff % | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Hits | 31 | 23 |
| Blocks | 11 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:46 | 0.19 | 0.89 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.09 | 0.89 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.12 | 0.85 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:38 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:39 | 1.15 | 0.75 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:44 | 0.08 | 0.54 |
| Brennan Othmann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:48 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:52 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:14 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:49 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.41 | 0.05 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:10 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Scott Morrow | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:27 | 0.17 | -0.10 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:50 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:50 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.35 | 2.03 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:31 | 0.21 | 1.59 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:53 | 0.21 | 1.54 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:10 | 0.38 | 0.95 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:09 | 1.12 | 0.90 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.22 | 0.84 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:36 | 0.17 | 0.84 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:12 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:29 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:39 | 0.13 | 0.59 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.36 | 0.29 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:05 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:39 | 0.46 | 0.10 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:38 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:23 | 0.08 | -0.20 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.06 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Martin | New York Rangers | 31 | 36 | 86.1% | -0.89 | L |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 14 | 16 | 87.5% | -1.26 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the New York Rangers 5–2 on Jan 28, 2026.
New York Islanders generated 3.68 expected goals to New York Rangers's 1.89 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Islanders earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Simon Holmstrom led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Spencer Martin stopped 31 of 36, worth -0.89 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the New York Rangers 5–2 on Jan 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 5, New York Rangers 2.
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 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.68 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 1.89, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 16 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 36. High-danger chances went 8 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Spencer Martin stopped 31 of 36 (-0.89 goals saved above expected); David Rittich stopped 14 of 16 (-1.26 goals saved above expected).