Vancouver Canucks at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Islanders on Oct 13, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 2, New York Islanders 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
| New York Islanders score | 3 |
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 | Matias Maccelli | L | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:26 | 0.37 | 2.33 |
| 2nd | Kyle Palmieri | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16:44 | 0.11 | 2.11 |
| 3rd | Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 2 | 4 | 25:23 | 0.65 | 1.46 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:57 | NYI | Kyle Palmieri | Matthew Kessel, Bo Horvat | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 15:50 | NYI | Matias Maccelli | Matthew Schaefer | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 07:52 | VAN | Max Sasson | Arshdeep Bains, Jamie Oleksiak | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 18:55 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Elias Pettersson, Filip Hronek | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 05:38 | NYI | Kyle Palmieri | Matias Maccelli, Matthew Schaefer | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.15 | 3.12 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 48.2% | 51.8% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Hits | 33 | 18 |
| Blocks | 12 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 2 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:40 | 0.17 | 1.44 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:55 | 0.18 | 1.32 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:03 | 0.38 | 0.86 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:53 | 0.07 | 0.85 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:33 | 0.13 | 0.74 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:49 | 0.16 | 0.62 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:43 | 0.03 | 0.60 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.01 | 0.57 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.23 | 0.28 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:02 | 0.14 | 0.04 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.49 | 0.00 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:49 | 0.44 | -0.15 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:02 | 0.30 | -0.15 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:10 | 0.07 | -0.20 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:55 | 0.35 | -0.54 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:32 | 0.00 | -0.95 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matias Maccelli | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 15:26 | 0.37 | 2.33 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:44 | 0.11 | 2.11 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 25:23 | 0.65 | 1.46 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:49 | 0.36 | 1.37 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:32 | 0.22 | 0.76 |
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.04 | 0.51 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:15 | 0.11 | 0.49 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:24 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:59 | 0.15 | 0.31 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:44 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:02 | 0.14 | 0.21 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:10 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:08 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:56 | 0.08 | -0.06 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:41 | 0.41 | -0.62 |
| Victor Eklund | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:49 | 0.39 | -0.80 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:37 | 0.09 | -0.82 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Meriläinen | Vancouver Canucks | 35 | 38 | 92.1% | 0.18 | L |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 1.10 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3–2 on Oct 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 3.12 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 3.15 — Vancouver Canucks 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.
Matias Maccelli led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.33 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 24 of 26, worth 1.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Vancouver Canucks 3–2 on Oct 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 3, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matias Maccelli led all skaters at 2.33, on 1G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.12 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 3.15, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 26 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 38. High-danger chances went 16 to 25.