Nashville Predators at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the New York Islanders on Jan 31, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 4, New York Islanders 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 4 |
| New York Islanders 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 | Filip Forsberg | L | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16:58 | 0.38 | 1.60 |
| 2nd | Roman Josi | D | 1 | 1 | 5 | 29:15 | 0.25 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:04 | 0.30 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:29 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | Anthony Duclair, Tony DeAngelo | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 05:57 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Ryan Pulock, Mathew Barzal | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 09:59 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Roman Josi, Steven Stamkos | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 12:53 | NSH | Matthew Wood | Jonathan Marchessault, Tyson Jost | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 07:21 | NYI | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | Anders Lee, Simon Holmstrom | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 14:11 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Matthew Wood | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 18:46 | NSH | Roman Josi | Adam Wilsby, Erik Haula | 4v4 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 42 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.77 | 3.32 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 61.2% | 38.8% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Hits | 25 | 23 |
| Blocks | 6 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 4 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:58 | 0.38 | 1.60 |
| Roman Josi | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 29:15 | 0.25 | 1.49 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8:02 | 0.27 | 1.39 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.36 | 0.79 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:14 | 0.67 | 0.64 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:31 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:35 | 0.40 | 0.59 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Andreas Englund | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:31 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.43 | 0.10 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:05 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:08 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:20 | 1.08 | 0.05 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27:39 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.25 | -0.05 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12:17 | 0.38 | -0.26 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:04 | 0.30 | 1.39 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:21 | 0.18 | 0.80 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:25 | 0.20 | 0.75 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:36 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:16 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.14 | 0.64 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:44 | 0.09 | 0.59 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:07 | 0.22 | 0.54 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:52 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:00 | 0.41 | 0.15 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:13 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:31 | 0.54 | 0.05 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:37 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:12 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:18 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:18 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 0.67 | W |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 38 | 42 | 90.5% | 4.18 | L |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the New York Islanders 4–3 on Jan 31, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 3.32 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 5.77 — Nashville Predators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Filip Forsberg led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.6 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 38 of 42, worth 4.18 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs New York Islanders game?
The Nashville Predators beat the New York Islanders 4–3 on Jan 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 4, New York Islanders 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Filip Forsberg led all skaters at 1.6, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.32 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 5.77, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 42 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 30. High-danger chances went 22 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 27 of 30 (0.67 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 38 of 42 (4.18 goals saved above expected).