New York Islanders at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Ottawa Senators on Mar 19, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 2, Ottawa Senators 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| New York Islanders score | 2 |
| Ottawa Senators 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 | Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20:54 | 0.03 | 1.55 |
| 2nd | Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 7 | 16:48 | 0.75 | 1.52 |
| 3rd | Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19:27 | 0.16 | 1.47 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 04:45 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Ryan Pulock, Bo Horvat | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 10:27 | OTT | Shane Pinto | Tyler Kleven, Nikolas Matinpalo | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 02:02 | NYI | Brayden Schenn | Simon Holmstrom, Scott Mayfield | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 05:12 | OTT | Warren Foegele | Fabian Zetterlund, Dennis Gilbert | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 19:47 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Jordan Spence, Drake Batherson | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.69 | 3.80 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 47.1% | 52.9% |
| Hits | 19 | 29 |
| Blocks | 10 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:57 | 0.07 | 0.61 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:11 | 0.06 | 0.55 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:59 | 0.27 | 0.51 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:33 | 0.02 | 0.40 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.09 | 0.38 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:46 | 0.30 | 0.19 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:51 | 0.03 | 0.19 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:46 | 0.02 | 0.16 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:47 | 0.05 | 0.14 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:39 | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:48 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:48 | 0.07 | -0.23 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:18 | 0.03 | -0.34 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:03 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:59 | 0.02 | -0.45 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:53 | 0.06 | -0.54 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:30 | 0.02 | -0.55 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.05 | -0.64 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:54 | 0.03 | 1.55 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 16:48 | 0.75 | 1.52 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:27 | 0.16 | 1.47 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30:53 | 0.07 | 1.14 |
| Dennis Gilbert | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:04 | 0.00 | 1.11 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:23 | 0.36 | 0.98 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:44 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:55 | 0.13 | 0.88 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:26 | 0.32 | 0.79 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17:14 | 0.67 | 0.72 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:06 | 0.03 | 0.55 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:54 | 0.27 | 0.51 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:13 | 0.14 | 0.49 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:06 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:07 | 0.02 | 0.21 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.16 | 0.09 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:40 | 0.04 | -0.49 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 24 | 27 | 88.5% | 0.12 | L |
| James Reimer | Ottawa Senators | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | -0.57 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the New York Islanders 3–2 on Mar 19, 2026, a one-goal game.
Ottawa Senators generated 3.8 expected goals to New York Islanders's 1.69 — Ottawa Senators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Jordan Spence led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.55 on 1 assist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders 3–2 on Mar 19, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 3, New York Islanders 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jordan Spence led all skaters at 1.55, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 3.8 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 1.69, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 19 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 26. High-danger chances went 10 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ilya Sorokin stopped 24 of 27 (0.12 goals saved above expected); James Reimer stopped 17 of 19 (-0.57 goals saved above expected).