Florida Panthers at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the New York Islanders on Mar 28, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 2, New York Islanders 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 2 |
| New York Islanders score | 5 |
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 | Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:22 | 0.75 | 3.02 |
| 2nd | Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 2 | 5 | 27:49 | 0.37 | 2.53 |
| 3rd | Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:04 | 0.16 | 2.45 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:06 | FLA | Matthew Tkachuk | Seth Jones | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:03 | FLA | Matthew Tkachuk | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 05:28 | NYI | Marc Gatcomb | Adam Pelech, Scott Mayfield | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 12:09 | NYI | Brayden Schenn | Calum Ritchie, Matthew Schaefer | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 14:52 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Matthew Schaefer, Brayden Schenn | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 17:00 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Anders Lee, Brayden Schenn | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 17:57 | NYI | Casey Cizikas | Carson Soucy, Marc Gatcomb | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.66 | 5.05 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 34.6% | 65.4% |
| Hits | 21 | 13 |
| Blocks | 10 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 23:43 | 0.43 | 1.41 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:21 | 0.07 | 0.32 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:25 | 0.14 | 0.11 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:06 | 0.34 | -0.24 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:11 | 0.40 | -0.27 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:32 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:07 | 0.14 | -0.31 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.09 | -0.34 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:12 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Tomas Nosek | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.29 | -0.36 |
| Nolan Foote | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:56 | 0.15 | -0.41 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.04 | -0.51 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.00 | -0.58 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:49 | 0.34 | -0.66 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:51 | 0.12 | -0.73 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:18 | 0.02 | -0.86 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:29 | 0.03 | -1.63 |
| Mike Benning | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:30 | 0.01 | -1.73 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 19:22 | 0.75 | 3.02 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 27:49 | 0.37 | 2.53 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:04 | 0.16 | 2.45 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:44 | 0.02 | 2.36 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:17 | 0.03 | 2.35 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10:50 | 0.69 | 1.83 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:43 | 0.00 | 1.50 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.89 | 1.15 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.54 | 1.14 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.24 | 0.98 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:47 | 0.19 | 0.89 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:18 | 0.24 | 0.54 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:33 | 0.19 | 0.50 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:54 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:07 | 0.04 | 0.38 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:47 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:15 | 0.12 | -0.04 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.35 | -0.17 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 35 | 40 | 87.5% | -0.88 | L |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.62 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Florida Panthers 5–2 on Mar 28, 2026.
New York Islanders generated 5.05 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 2.66 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Islanders earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brayden Schenn led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.02 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 19 of 21, worth 0.62 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Florida Panthers 5–2 on Mar 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 5, Florida Panthers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brayden Schenn led all skaters at 3.02, on 1G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 5.05 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 2.66, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 21 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 40. High-danger chances went 16 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Daniil Tarasov stopped 35 of 40 (-0.88 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 19 of 21 (0.62 goals saved above expected).