Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Islanders on Apr 09, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 3, New York Islanders 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 3 |
| 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 | Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 2 | 4 | 20:33 | 0.27 | 2.38 |
| 2nd | Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 15:55 | 0.23 | 2.32 |
| 3rd | Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 24:50 | 0.21 | 2.19 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:08 | NYI | Brayden Schenn | Calum Ritchie, Bo Horvat | 6v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 04:55 | NYI | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | Max Shabanov, Adam Pelech | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 05:11 | TOR | Steven Lorentz | — | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 01:57 | TOR | Easton Cowan | John Tavares, Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 09:39 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Tony DeAngelo, Ondrej Palat | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 16:44 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Mathew Barzal, Tony DeAngelo | 5v4 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 10:20 | NYI | Calum Ritchie | — | 5v3 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 14:04 | TOR | Morgan Rielly | Matias Maccelli, Luke Haymes | 5v5 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 16 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.27 | 6.34 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 42.3% | 57.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 46.3% | 53.7% |
| Hits | 21 | 24 |
| Blocks | 13 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:45 | 0.17 | 1.14 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:15 | 0.18 | 0.69 |
| Luke Haymes | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:47 | 0.11 | 0.54 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.14 | 0.50 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:17 | 0.08 | 0.31 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:39 | 0.34 | 0.30 |
| Michael Pezzetta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:24 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:57 | 0.01 | -0.12 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.01 | -0.32 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:06 | 0.07 | -0.44 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:52 | 0.06 | -0.52 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:18 | 0.25 | -0.55 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:53 | 0.26 | -0.57 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:19 | 0.05 | -0.58 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:56 | 0.26 | -0.85 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:47 | 0.07 | -1.09 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.02 | -1.32 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20:33 | 0.27 | 2.38 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:55 | 0.23 | 2.32 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:50 | 0.21 | 2.19 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:28 | 1.07 | 1.91 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:51 | 0.31 | 1.86 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:52 | 0.14 | 1.41 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:41 | 0.00 | 1.34 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:16 | 0.00 | 1.18 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15:31 | 0.97 | 1.14 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:56 | 0.64 | 0.81 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10:20 | 0.48 | 0.69 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:36 | 0.70 | 0.66 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:50 | 0.94 | 0.64 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:19 | 0.28 | 0.46 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:24 | 0.33 | 0.38 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.15 | 0.21 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:35 | 0.02 | -0.11 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artur Akhtyamov | Toronto Maple Leafs | 39 | 44 | 88.6% | 0.68 | L |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 13 | 16 | 81.2% | -0.98 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–3 on Apr 09, 2026.
New York Islanders generated 6.34 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.27 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Islanders earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Tony DeAngelo led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.38 on 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Artur Akhtyamov stopped 39 of 44, worth 0.68 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–3 on Apr 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tony DeAngelo led all skaters at 2.38, on 0G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 6.34 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.27, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 16 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 44. High-danger chances went 12 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Artur Akhtyamov stopped 39 of 44 (0.68 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 13 of 16 (-0.98 goals saved above expected).