New York Islanders at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Anaheim Ducks on Mar 04, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 1, Anaheim Ducks 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| New York Islanders score | 1 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:06 | 0.73 | 1.59 |
| 2nd | Cutter Gauthier | L | 2 | 0 | 4 | 18:02 | 0.35 | 1.45 |
| 3rd | Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16:38 | 0.01 | 1.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:58 | NYI | Anders Lee | Tony DeAngelo, Jonathan Drouin | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:56 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Beckett Sennecke, Chris Kreider | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 16:05 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Leo Carlsson, Chris Kreider | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 18:40 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | Mason McTavish, Ian Moore | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 02:11 | ANA | Ryan Poehling | Ryan Strome | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 15:49 | ANA | Frank Vatrano | Jacob Trouba | 5v6 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 43 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.22 | 3.78 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 55.1% | 44.9% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 19 | 28 |
| Blocks | 16 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 6 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:25 | 0.19 | 0.74 |
| Anders Lee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:02 | 0.84 | 0.70 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18:51 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:11 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:33 | 0.43 | 0.15 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.32 | 0.15 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:03 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:33 | 0.41 | 0.05 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:13 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:33 | 0.29 | 0.00 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:11 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.01 | -0.00 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:28 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:58 | 0.14 | -0.25 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:06 | 0.73 | 1.59 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 18:02 | 0.35 | 1.45 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:38 | 0.01 | 1.23 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:33 | 0.50 | 0.80 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:19 | 0.05 | 0.79 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:50 | 0.62 | 0.70 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:08 | 0.24 | 0.59 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.23 | 0.39 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.08 | 0.35 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:55 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:34 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:22 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:53 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:36 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.06 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -0.60 | L |
| Ville Husso | Anaheim Ducks | 42 | 43 | 97.7% | 3.21 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the New York Islanders 5–1 on Mar 04, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.78 expected goals to New York Islanders's 4.22 — New York Islanders owned the better of the chances but Anaheim Ducks 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.
Beckett Sennecke led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.59 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Ville Husso stopped 42 of 43, worth 3.21 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5–1 on Mar 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 5, New York Islanders 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Beckett Sennecke led all skaters at 1.59, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.78 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 4.22, so New York Islanders 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 43 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 26. High-danger chances went 10 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
David Rittich stopped 21 of 25 (-0.6 goals saved above expected); Ville Husso stopped 42 of 43 (3.21 goals saved above expected).