New York Islanders at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Mar 17, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 3 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs 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 | Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.09 | 2.49 |
| 2nd | Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 6 | 15:32 | 0.88 | 1.52 |
| 3rd | Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:06 | 0.43 | 1.21 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:15 | NYI | Brayden Schenn | Calum Ritchie, Mathew Barzal | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:43 | NYI | Calum Ritchie | Mathew Barzal, Matthew Schaefer | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 04:40 | TOR | Steven Lorentz | Bo Groulx | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 11:57 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Tony DeAngelo, Mathew Barzal | 5v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.64 | 2.59 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 56.4% | 43.6% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 51.5% | 48.5% |
| Hits | 9 | 20 |
| Blocks | 8 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 1 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.09 | 2.49 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 15:32 | 0.88 | 1.52 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15:06 | 0.43 | 1.21 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:57 | 0.08 | 1.18 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:22 | 0.12 | 1.12 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.21 | 1.01 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:54 | 0.42 | 0.90 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:21 | 0.32 | 0.60 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:13 | 0.05 | 0.44 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:25 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:01 | 0.09 | 0.03 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:19 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:01 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:54 | 0.44 | -0.16 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.17 | -0.20 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:35 | 0.01 | -0.32 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.01 | -0.35 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Lorentz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:03 | 0.31 | 1.20 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.00 | 1.03 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.06 | 0.28 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:01 | 0.35 | 0.25 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:48 | 0.22 | 0.24 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.42 | 0.12 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:05 | 0.06 | -0.06 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:28 | 0.03 | -0.17 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:30 | 0.08 | -0.20 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:53 | 0.05 | -0.48 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.00 | -0.61 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:35 | 0.15 | -0.74 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:19 | 0.27 | -0.82 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:16 | 0.72 | -0.91 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 1.64 | W |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 0.12 | L |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–1 on Mar 17, 2026.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.59 expected goals to New York Islanders's 3.64 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Islanders earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mathew Barzal led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.49 on 3 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 26 of 27, worth 1.64 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–1 on Mar 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mathew Barzal led all skaters at 2.49, on 0G, 3A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.59 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 3.64, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 34 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 27. High-danger chances went 15 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ilya Sorokin stopped 26 of 27 (1.64 goals saved above expected); Joseph Woll stopped 31 of 34 (0.12 goals saved above expected).