New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders on Oct 03, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 0, New York Islanders 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 03, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 0 |
| New York Islanders score | 6 |
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 | Casey Cizikas | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:05 | 0.80 | 2.32 |
| 2nd | Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.10 | 2.30 |
| 3rd | Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19:10 | 0.01 | 2.15 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:32 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Adam Pelech | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:00 | NYI | Brayden Schenn | V. Eklund, Matthew Schaefer | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 12:08 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Matthew Schaefer | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 11:32 | NYI | V. Eklund | Calum Ritchie, Brayden Schenn | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 12:14 | NYI | Ondrej Palat | Casey Cizikas, Logan Stanley | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 3rd 18:41 | NYI | Casey Cizikas | Simon Holmstrom, Logan Stanley | 4v5 | 0–6 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.39 | 3.52 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 59.0% | 41.0% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Hits | 15 | 25 |
| Blocks | 8 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 9 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:55 | 0.47 | 0.63 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:57 | 0.38 | 0.44 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:19 | 0.53 | 0.08 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:13 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.02 | -0.07 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:22 | 0.26 | -0.09 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:01 | 0.47 | -0.16 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:08 | 0.07 | -0.18 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.03 | -0.24 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:40 | 0.17 | -0.37 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.11 | -0.40 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.19 | -0.43 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:02 | 0.28 | -0.49 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:17 | 0.24 | -0.52 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:48 | 0.05 | -0.62 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:41 | 0.08 | -0.63 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.00 | -0.82 |
| Amadeus Lombardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:13 | 0.02 | -0.88 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Cizikas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:05 | 0.80 | 2.32 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.10 | 2.30 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:10 | 0.01 | 2.15 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:34 | 0.15 | 2.12 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:40 | 0.67 | 1.53 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:27 | 0.34 | 1.53 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:49 | 0.10 | 1.50 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:53 | 0.02 | 1.33 |
| V. Eklund | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:32 | 0.20 | 1.18 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:07 | 0.13 | 0.96 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:31 | 0.29 | 0.86 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.23 | 0.71 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:37 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.04 | 0.46 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.26 | -0.00 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.20 | -0.40 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:00 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Daws | New Jersey Devils | 26 | 32 | 81.2% | -2.48 | L |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 37 | 37 | 100.0% | 3.39 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the New Jersey Devils 6–0 on Oct 03, 2026, a decisive 6-goal win.
New York Islanders generated 3.52 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 3.39 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Islanders earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Casey Cizikas led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.32 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 37 of 37, worth 3.39 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 6–0 on Oct 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 6, New Jersey Devils 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Casey Cizikas led all skaters at 2.32, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.52 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 3.39, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 37 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 32. High-danger chances went 22 to 22.