Chicago Blackhawks at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Islanders on Mar 24, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 4, New York Islanders 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 4 |
| New York Islanders 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 | Nick Lardis | L | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:12 | 0.19 | 2.58 |
| 2nd | Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 8 | 31:59 | 0.46 | 2.48 |
| 3rd | Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:15 | 0.49 | 1.56 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:49 | NYI | Anders Lee | Matthew Schaefer, Bo Horvat | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:46 | CHI | Nick Lardis | Frank Nazar, Tyler Bertuzzi | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 18:06 | CHI | Ilya Mikheyev | Anton Frondell | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 19:31 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Alex Vlasic, Nick Lardis | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 06:02 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Nick Lardis | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 08:45 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Scott Mayfield | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 16:37 | NYI | Calum Ritchie | Carson Soucy, Mathew Barzal | 5v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.23 | 5.20 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 33.8% | 66.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Hits | 17 | 31 |
| Blocks | 14 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Lardis | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14:12 | 0.19 | 2.58 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:15 | 0.49 | 1.56 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.42 | 1.53 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:33 | 0.18 | 0.96 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:46 | 0.24 | 0.27 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:20 | 0.01 | 0.19 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:43 | 0.13 | 0.06 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:11 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:12 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:56 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:26 | 0.04 | -0.30 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:11 | 0.07 | -0.37 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:48 | 0.01 | -0.77 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:20 | 0.11 | -0.98 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:12 | 0.13 | -1.02 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:48 | 0.25 | -1.24 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:29 | 0.00 | -1.32 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 31:59 | 0.46 | 2.48 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 22:03 | 0.86 | 1.52 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:11 | 0.04 | 1.51 |
| Anders Lee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:39 | 0.36 | 1.45 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.32 | 1.05 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:32 | 0.47 | 1.03 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:00 | 0.32 | 1.01 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:56 | 0.33 | 0.98 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:05 | 0.04 | 0.68 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:58 | 0.11 | 0.65 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.05 | 0.52 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:06 | 0.54 | 0.51 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:28 | 0.38 | 0.46 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.09 | 0.45 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:09 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:29 | 0.48 | 0.22 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.03 | 0.22 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.36 | -0.08 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 44 | 47 | 93.6% | 2.08 | W |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 11 | 12 | 91.7% | -0.14 | L |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 9 | 12 | 75.0% | -1.67 |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4–3 on Mar 24, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 5.2 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 2.23 — New York Islanders owned the better of the chances but Chicago Blackhawks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Nick Lardis led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.58 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Arvid Soderblom stopped 44 of 47, worth 2.08 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the New York Islanders 4–3 on Mar 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 4, New York Islanders 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nick Lardis led all skaters at 2.58, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 5.2 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.23, 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?
Chicago Blackhawks put 24 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 47. High-danger chances went 13 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
Arvid Soderblom stopped 44 of 47 (2.08 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 11 of 12 (-0.14 goals saved above expected).