New York Islanders at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the New Jersey Devils on Feb 05, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 3, New Jersey Devils 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| New York Islanders score | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils 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 | Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:50 | 0.25 | 1.54 |
| 2nd | Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20:02 | 0.47 | 0.80 |
| 3rd | Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.23 | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 06:30 | NYI | Casey Cizikas | Kyle MacLean, Marc Gatcomb | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 18:26 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Jesper Bratt, Jake Allen | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 16:33 | NYI | Bo Horvat | — | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:36 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | Bo Horvat | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 14 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.33 | 2.70 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 5 |
| Corsi % | 46.9% | 53.1% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 67.3% | 32.6% |
| Hits | 25 | 13 |
| Blocks | 12 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:50 | 0.25 | 1.54 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.23 | 0.80 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:05 | 0.63 | 0.75 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:20 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:22 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:44 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:49 | 0.21 | 0.20 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:31 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:40 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:32 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:17 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:32 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:44 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:13 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:02 | 0.47 | 0.80 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:44 | 0.32 | 0.64 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:37 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:18 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:42 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:03 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:04 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:34 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:47 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:18 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:30 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:22 | 0.29 | -0.05 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:41 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:44 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.13 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.98 | W |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 11 | 13 | 84.6% | 0.23 | L |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the New Jersey Devils 3–1 on Feb 05, 2026.
New Jersey Devils generated 2.7 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.33 — New Jersey Devils 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; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Bo Horvat led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.54 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 23 of 24, worth 1.98 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 3–1 on Feb 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 3, New Jersey Devils 1.
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 1.54, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 2.7 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.33, so New Jersey Devils 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 14 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 24. High-danger chances went 14 to 5.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ilya Sorokin stopped 23 of 24 (1.98 goals saved above expected); Jake Allen stopped 11 of 13 (0.23 goals saved above expected).