New York Islanders at New York Rangers
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the New York Rangers on Jan 29, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 2, New York Rangers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| New York Islanders score | 2 |
| New York Rangers score | 1 |
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 | Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 26:55 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| 2nd | Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.09 | 0.79 |
| 3rd | Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 23:25 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 17:18 | NYI | Carson Soucy | Max Shabanov, Scott Mayfield | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 18:53 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Bo Horvat | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 02:48 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | Vladislav Gavrikov, J.T. Miller | 5v4 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.16 | 1.79 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Hits | 16 | 31 |
| Blocks | 17 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 2 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.09 | 0.79 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:25 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:33 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:39 | 0.05 | 0.70 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:59 | 0.11 | 0.59 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:19 | 0.02 | 0.35 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:01 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:32 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:43 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.90 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:15 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:37 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:09 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.05 | -0.20 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:55 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23:50 | 0.17 | 0.75 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:08 | 0.34 | 0.54 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:07 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Brennan Othmann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:02 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:45 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
| Brett Berard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:45 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:22 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:55 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:22 | 0.54 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:37 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Scott Morrow | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:47 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:19 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:34 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:38 | 0.15 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 20 | 21 | 95.2% | 0.59 | W |
| Jonathan Quick | New York Rangers | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | -0.73 | L |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the New York Rangers 2–1 on Jan 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Rangers generated 1.79 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.16 — New York Islanders edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Vladislav Gavrikov led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.84 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 20 of 21, worth 0.59 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs New York Rangers game?
The New York Islanders beat the New York Rangers 2–1 on Jan 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 2, New York Rangers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Vladislav Gavrikov led all skaters at 0.84, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 1.79 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.16, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 21 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 21. High-danger chances went 9 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ilya Sorokin stopped 20 of 21 (0.59 goals saved above expected); Jonathan Quick stopped 19 of 21 (-0.73 goals saved above expected).