Chicago Blackhawks at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Islanders on Oct 08, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 1, New York Islanders 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 08, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 1 |
| New York Islanders score | 4 |
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 | Bo Horvat | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 17:53 | 0.99 | 2.81 |
| 2nd | Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23:51 | 0.00 | 1.61 |
| 3rd | Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:17 | 0.06 | 1.52 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:01 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Matthew Schaefer | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 06:44 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Matias Maccelli, Adam Pelech | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 09:38 | NYI | Anthony Duclair | Logan Stanley, Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 17:26 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Patrick Kane, Sam Rinzel | 5v6 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 18:27 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Logan Stanley | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.98 | 2.85 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 59.3% | 40.7% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 40.8% | 59.2% |
| Hits | 15 | 25 |
| Blocks | 10 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:31 | 0.07 | 0.40 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:07 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:54 | 0.43 | 0.25 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:49 | 0.15 | 0.18 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.08 | -0.06 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.07 | -0.08 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.90 | -0.08 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.40 | -0.14 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:17 | 0.34 | -0.17 |
| Dominic Toninato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:33 | 0.03 | -0.23 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:54 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:09 | 0.10 | -0.28 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:33 | 0.14 | -0.28 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:35 | 0.12 | -0.34 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:00 | 0.05 | -0.80 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17:53 | 0.99 | 2.81 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 23:51 | 0.00 | 1.61 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:17 | 0.06 | 1.52 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:39 | 0.23 | 1.39 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:28 | 0.27 | 1.05 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:18 | 0.00 | 0.78 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:55 | 0.03 | 0.76 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:45 | 0.14 | 0.65 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:20 | 0.16 | 0.63 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:35 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.15 | 0.50 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:32 | 0.34 | 0.19 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:32 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.32 | 0.08 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:37 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:36 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Victor Eklund | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:49 | 0.06 | -0.08 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:39 | 0.01 | -0.22 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 15 | 18 | 83.3% | -0.64 | L |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 1.98 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 on Oct 08, 2026.
New York Islanders generated 2.85 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 2.98 — Chicago Blackhawks owned the better of the chances but New York Islanders 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.
Bo Horvat led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.81 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 22 of 23, worth 1.98 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 on Oct 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Bo Horvat led all skaters at 2.81, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 2.85 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.98, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 23 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 19. High-danger chances went 17 to 12.