Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Islanders on Feb 03, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, New York Islanders 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 03, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 4 |
| 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 | Bo Horvat | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 24:35 | 0.79 | 2.29 |
| 2nd | Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 24:16 | 0.64 | 1.88 |
| 3rd | Justin Brazeau | R | 1 | 1 | 6 | 12:59 | 0.78 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:09 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Justin Brazeau | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 18:41 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Anders Lee | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 19:56 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Ondrej Palat, Bo Horvat | 6v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 03:52 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Tommy Novak, Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 14:09 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Sidney Crosby, Ilya Solovyov | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 08:37 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | Adam Pelech | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 10:40 | PIT | Justin Brazeau | Brett Kulak | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 15:24 | NYI | Ryan Pulock | Mathew Barzal, Simon Holmstrom | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| OT 00:52 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Mathew Barzal, Matthew Schaefer | 3v3 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.37 | 2.79 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 58.2% | 41.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 44.6% | 55.4% |
| Hits | 25 | 22 |
| Blocks | 10 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Brazeau | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 12:59 | 0.78 | 1.49 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:31 | 0.24 | 0.85 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:05 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:47 | 0.18 | 0.75 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:17 | 0.33 | 0.64 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:18 | 0.32 | 0.64 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:23 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:27 | 0.06 | 0.54 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:00 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:22 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:27 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:05 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:15 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:41 | 0.65 | 0.05 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:13 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:50 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 24:35 | 0.79 | 2.29 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 24:16 | 0.64 | 1.88 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 27:59 | 0.04 | 1.49 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:43 | 0.07 | 1.05 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:47 | 0.34 | 0.79 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:12 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:09 | 0.20 | 0.59 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:40 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:39 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:44 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:17 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:09 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 18 | 23 | 78.3% | -2.72 | O |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 31 | 35 | 88.6% | 1.05 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–4 on Feb 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 2.79 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 3.37 — Pittsburgh Penguins 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.
Bo Horvat led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.29 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 31 of 35, worth 1.05 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–4 on Feb 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Bo Horvat led all skaters at 2.29, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 2.79 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.37, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 35 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 23. High-danger chances went 13 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Stuart Skinner stopped 18 of 23 (-2.72 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 31 of 35 (1.05 goals saved above expected).