Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Islanders on Mar 30, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 8, New York Islanders 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 8 |
| 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 | Anthony Mantha | R | 2 | 1 | 4 | 18:13 | 0.71 | 3.64 |
| 2nd | Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14:23 | 0.24 | 3.63 |
| 3rd | Kris Letang | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.00 | 3.08 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:27 | NYI | Anders Lee | Adam Boqvist, Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 02:56 | NYI | Mathew Barzal | Calum Ritchie, Adam Boqvist | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 06:41 | PIT | Elmer Soderblom | Connor Dewar, Noel Acciari | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 09:17 | NYI | Brayden Schenn | Mathew Barzal, Calum Ritchie | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 11:01 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Bryan Rust, Parker Wotherspoon | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 13:29 | PIT | Ryan Shea | Anthony Mantha, Sidney Crosby | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 14:35 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Justin Brazeau, Parker Wotherspoon | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 2nd 17:18 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Justin Brazeau, Kris Letang | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 06:06 | PIT | Avery Hayes | Ben Kindel, Tommy Novak | 5v5 | 6–3 |
| 3rd 07:54 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Justin Brazeau, Samuel Girard | 5v5 | 7–3 |
| 3rd 16:16 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang | 5v5 | 8–3 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.47 | 2.18 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 31.8% | 68.2% |
| Hits | 16 | 16 |
| Blocks | 17 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Mantha | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 18:13 | 0.71 | 3.64 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:23 | 0.24 | 3.63 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.00 | 3.08 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:39 | 0.03 | 2.92 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16:28 | 0.75 | 2.37 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.24 | 1.92 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:50 | 0.00 | 1.91 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16:48 | 0.62 | 1.90 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:25 | 0.53 | 1.80 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:04 | 0.05 | 1.36 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:32 | 0.33 | 1.19 |
| Avery Hayes | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:49 | 0.36 | 1.16 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:41 | 0.06 | 1.13 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:53 | 0.19 | 1.05 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.50 | 1.02 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | 0.99 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:44 | 0.29 | 0.95 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:58 | 0.08 | 0.51 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.00 | 0.83 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:21 | 0.41 | 0.54 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:48 | 0.08 | 0.49 |
| Anders Lee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:38 | 0.05 | 0.22 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:38 | 0.09 | 0.17 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:29 | 0.17 | 0.12 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:55 | 0.14 | 0.01 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:09 | 0.34 | -0.10 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:41 | 0.01 | -0.22 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:55 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.07 | -0.60 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:06 | 0.30 | -0.78 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:19 | 0.16 | -0.86 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:12 | 0.05 | -1.01 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:31 | 0.03 | -1.29 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.00 | -1.50 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:23 | 0.05 | -1.56 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:14 | 0.16 | -1.97 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.90 | W |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 22 | 29 | 75.0% | -2.67 | L |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 2 | 3 | 66.7% | -0.35 |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Islanders 8–3 on Mar 30, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
New York Islanders generated 2.18 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 4.47 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Anthony Mantha led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.64 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 8–3 on Mar 30, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 8, New York Islanders 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Anthony Mantha led all skaters at 3.64, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 2.18 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.47, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 31 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 23. High-danger chances went 22 to 6.
How did the goaltenders play?
Arturs Silovs stopped 20 of 23 (-0.9 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 22 of 29 (-2.67 goals saved above expected).