New York Islanders at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sep 30, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 1, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 1 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 2 |
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 | Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:53 | 0.35 | 1.25 |
| 2nd | Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:22 | 0.17 | 1.15 |
| 3rd | Colton Sissons | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11:22 | 0.45 | 1.05 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:14 | TOR | Colton Sissons | Nick Paul, Easton Cowan | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:55 | TOR | Easton Cowan | Jack Roslovic, Morgan Rielly | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 14:09 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Bo Horvat | 5v4 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.09 | 2.75 |
| High-danger shots | 27 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 58.6% | 41.4% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Hits | 24 | 19 |
| Blocks | 11 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.18 | 0.96 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:31 | 0.16 | 0.60 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:29 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:17 | 0.37 | 0.25 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:09 | 0.11 | 0.24 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:17 | 0.17 | 0.16 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:06 | 0.09 | 0.16 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:35 | 0.75 | 0.10 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:14 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| V. Eklund | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:58 | 0.44 | 0.00 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.09 | -0.06 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.07 | -0.07 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:51 | 0.03 | -0.18 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.04 | -0.56 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.11 | -0.57 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:45 | 0.37 | -0.63 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:53 | 0.35 | 1.25 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:22 | 0.17 | 1.15 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:22 | 0.45 | 1.05 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:04 | 0.59 | 0.74 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.15 | 0.68 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:30 | 0.12 | 0.56 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:49 | 0.02 | 0.54 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.26 | 0.54 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:49 | 0.07 | 0.38 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:19 | 0.02 | 0.34 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:32 | 0.06 | 0.30 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:39 | 0.07 | 0.22 |
| Chris Tanev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:39 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:36 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:58 | 0.06 | -0.23 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.16 | -0.32 |
| Gavin McKenna | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.08 | -0.44 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.34 | L |
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 2.09 | W |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Islanders 2–1 on Sep 30, 2026, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.75 expected goals to New York Islanders's 3.09 — New York Islanders owned the better of the chances but Toronto Maple Leafs took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jack Roslovic led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.25 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Anthony Stolarz stopped 26 of 27, worth 2.09 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders 2–1 on Sep 30, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 2, New York Islanders 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Roslovic led all skaters at 1.25, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.75 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 3.09, 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?
New York Islanders put 27 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 26. High-danger chances went 27 to 19.