Philadelphia Flyers at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Islanders on Apr 03, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 4, New York Islanders 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 4 |
| 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 | Matvei Michkov | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11:43 | 0.32 | 2.87 |
| 2nd | Travis Sanheim | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:36 | 0.08 | 2.60 |
| 3rd | Alex Bump | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:09 | 0.26 | 2.21 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:54 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Travis Sanheim | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:01 | PHI | Alex Bump | Matvei Michkov, Noah Cates | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 02:52 | PHI | Matvei Michkov | — | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 15:37 | NYI | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | Mathew Barzal, Simon Holmstrom | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 09:16 | PHI | Travis Sanheim | Matvei Michkov, Alex Bump | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.08 | 2.26 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 42.3% | 57.7% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| Hits | 25 | 26 |
| Blocks | 23 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matvei Michkov | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11:43 | 0.32 | 2.87 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 24:36 | 0.08 | 2.60 |
| Alex Bump | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:09 | 0.26 | 2.21 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.02 | 1.48 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:02 | 0.23 | 1.34 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:33 | 0.62 | 1.24 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:11 | 0.03 | 0.68 |
| Tyson Foerster | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.41 | 0.39 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:08 | 0.18 | 0.33 |
| Porter Martone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:13 | 0.55 | 0.21 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:03 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:55 | 0.03 | 0.13 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:03 | 0.06 | 0.12 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:18 | 0.27 | 0.06 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.36 | -0.05 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:26 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:01 | 0.22 | 0.87 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:06 | 0.21 | 0.73 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:09 | 0.18 | 0.68 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:15 | 0.14 | 0.34 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:41 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:38 | 0.10 | -0.01 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:37 | 0.57 | -0.16 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:09 | 0.12 | -0.19 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:49 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.13 | -0.25 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28:43 | 0.10 | -0.30 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.02 | -0.34 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:28 | 0.12 | -0.39 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:40 | 0.02 | -0.54 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.01 | -0.59 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.12 | -0.74 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 1.06 | W |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -1.49 | L |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders 4–1 on Apr 03, 2026.
New York Islanders generated 2.26 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 3.08 — the run of play matched the result, with Philadelphia Flyers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Matvei Michkov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.87 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Dan Vladar stopped 21 of 22, worth 1.06 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4–1 on Apr 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 4, New York Islanders 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matvei Michkov led all skaters at 2.87, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 2.26 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.08, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 21 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 22. High-danger chances went 12 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dan Vladar stopped 21 of 22 (1.06 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 17 of 21 (-1.49 goals saved above expected).