New York Islanders at New York Rangers
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the New York Rangers on Oct 06, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 2, New York Rangers 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| New York Islanders score | 2 |
| New York Rangers 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 | Alexis Lafrenière | L | 3 | 1 | 3 | 18:54 | 0.97 | 2.75 |
| 2nd | Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:58 | 0.21 | 2.10 |
| 3rd | J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:29 | 0.93 | 1.57 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:40 | NYR | Oliver Bjorkstrand | Alexis Lafrenière | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 00:25 | NYR | Alexis Lafrenière | Mika Zibanejad, Vladislav Gavrikov | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 02:56 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Matias Maccelli, Brayden Schenn | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:52 | NYI | Calum Ritchie | Brayden Schenn | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 17:07 | NYR | Oliver Bjorkstrand | Gabe Perreault, Will Cuylle | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:22 | NYR | Alexis Lafrenière | J.T. Miller, Mika Zibanejad | 5v6 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 18:54 | NYR | Alexis Lafrenière | Adam Fox, Vladislav Gavrikov | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.24 | 4.41 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 18 | 27 |
| Blocks | 14 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:16 | 0.06 | 1.09 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:32 | 0.07 | 0.88 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:57 | 0.43 | 0.74 |
| Alexander Romanov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:20 | 0.01 | 0.66 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.69 | 0.57 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.12 | 0.49 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.22 | 0.41 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:21 | 0.02 | 0.17 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:50 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.05 | -0.12 |
| Victor Eklund | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:01 | 0.17 | -0.17 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.02 | -0.25 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:37 | 0.24 | -0.44 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:56 | 0.00 | -0.61 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:03 | 0.06 | -0.93 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 18:54 | 0.97 | 2.75 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8:58 | 0.21 | 2.10 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:29 | 0.93 | 1.57 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20:05 | 0.36 | 1.33 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.06 | 0.95 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 24:10 | 0.07 | 0.91 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.04 | 0.68 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:34 | 0.00 | 0.68 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:44 | 1.03 | 0.64 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.13 | 0.63 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.36 | 0.56 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:49 | 0.08 | 0.47 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:28 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Alberts Smits | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:27 | 0.14 | 0.38 |
| Cole Beaudoin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:57 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:39 | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:47 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | New York Islanders | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | 0.48 | L |
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | 0.24 | W |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 5–2 on Oct 06, 2026.
New York Rangers generated 4.41 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.24 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Rangers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Alexis Lafrenière led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.75 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs New York Rangers game?
The New York Rangers beat the New York Islanders 5–2 on Oct 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 5, New York Islanders 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alexis Lafrenière led all skaters at 2.75, on 3G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 4.41 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.24, so New York Rangers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 19 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 24. High-danger chances went 18 to 23.