New York Islanders at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the St. Louis Blues on Mar 10, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 4, St. Louis Blues 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| New York Islanders score | 4 |
| St. Louis Blues 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 | Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 6 | 27:21 | 0.36 | 2.45 |
| 2nd | Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:21 | 0.27 | 2.17 |
| 3rd | Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 2 | 8 | 19:46 | 0.77 | 2.05 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:06 | STL | Philip Broberg | Jimmy Snuggerud, Robert Thomas | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 09:10 | STL | Dylan Holloway | Cam Fowler, Jimmy Snuggerud | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 10:37 | STL | Jimmy Snuggerud | Robert Thomas, Theo Lindstein | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 17:50 | NYI | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | Matthew Schaefer, Mathew Barzal | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 05:52 | NYI | Calum Ritchie | — | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 06:52 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Calum Ritchie, Mathew Barzal | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 02:11 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | Brayden Schenn, Tony DeAngelo | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 49 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.30 | 2.83 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 62.2% | 37.8% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 51.1% | 48.9% |
| Hits | 25 | 21 |
| Blocks | 12 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 27:21 | 0.36 | 2.45 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 21:21 | 0.27 | 2.17 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:55 | 0.30 | 1.55 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:02 | 0.78 | 1.54 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 21:53 | 0.65 | 1.04 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:28 | 0.54 | 0.93 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:06 | 0.38 | 0.67 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:41 | 0.01 | 0.65 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:22 | 0.59 | 0.51 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.18 | 0.48 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:44 | 0.04 | 0.30 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:19 | 0.24 | 0.23 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:07 | 0.19 | -0.00 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:19 | 0.29 | -0.07 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:25 | 0.05 | -0.08 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.17 | -0.16 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:10 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 19:46 | 0.77 | 2.05 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.15 | 1.74 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:22 | 0.13 | 1.09 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:07 | 0.49 | 0.71 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:11 | 0.05 | 0.62 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:25 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Theo Lindstein | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:39 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:51 | 0.05 | 0.29 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:02 | 0.09 | -0.16 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:27 | 0.07 | -0.31 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:04 | 0.28 | -0.31 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:50 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:39 | 0.02 | -0.50 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:45 | 0.02 | -0.59 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:02 | 0.51 | -0.60 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.38 | W |
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 46 | 49 | 93.9% | 0.50 | O |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the St. Louis Blues 4–3 on Mar 10, 2026, a one-goal game.
St. Louis Blues generated 2.83 expected goals to New York Islanders's 5.3 — New York Islanders edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Matthew Schaefer led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.45 on 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs St. Louis Blues game?
The New York Islanders beat the St. Louis Blues 4–3 on Mar 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 4, St. Louis Blues 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Schaefer led all skaters at 2.45, on 0G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 2.83 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 5.3, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 49 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 23. High-danger chances went 16 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ilya Sorokin stopped 20 of 23 (-0.38 goals saved above expected); Joel Hofer stopped 46 of 49 (0.5 goals saved above expected).