Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New York Islanders on Mar 22, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 0, New York Islanders 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 0 |
| New York Islanders 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 | 0 | 4 | 19:55 | 0.42 | 1.00 |
| 2nd | Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:58 | 0.08 | 0.82 |
| 3rd | Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:03 | 0.00 | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:25 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Anders Lee, Adam Boqvist | 5v5 | 0–1 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.73 | 2.33 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Hits | 24 | 24 |
| Blocks | 16 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 5 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:38 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29:01 | 0.11 | 0.56 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:14 | 0.07 | 0.41 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:14 | 0.20 | 0.27 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:38 | 0.20 | 0.26 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:34 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:26 | 0.30 | 0.03 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:34 | 0.08 | 0.01 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:32 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:02 | 0.08 | -0.08 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:50 | 0.26 | -0.10 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:34 | 0.10 | -0.21 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:59 | 0.20 | -0.23 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:49 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:21 | 0.02 | -0.71 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:48 | 0.00 | -0.80 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:55 | 0.42 | 1.00 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:58 | 0.08 | 0.82 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:03 | 0.00 | 0.80 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.27 | 0.53 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.01 | 0.50 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.01 | 0.42 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.10 | 0.38 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:35 | 0.53 | 0.20 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:19 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:43 | 0.08 | 0.17 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:27 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:32 | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:23 | 0.31 | 0.13 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:55 | 0.03 | 0.09 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:11 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:55 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:15 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 0.99 | L |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 26 | 26 | 100.0% | 1.72 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 1–0 on Mar 22, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 2.33 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 1.73 — New York Islanders edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Bo Horvat led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.0 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 26 of 26, worth 1.72 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 1–0 on Mar 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 1, Columbus Blue Jackets 0.
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 1.0, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 2.33 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.73, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 26 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 22. High-danger chances went 11 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jet Greaves stopped 21 of 22 (0.99 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 26 of 26 (1.72 goals saved above expected).