New York Islanders at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct 17, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 4 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 1 |
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 | Simon Holmstrom | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.72 | 1.90 |
| 2nd | Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:21 | 0.37 | 1.64 |
| 3rd | Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:34 | 0.30 | 1.12 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:18 | NYI | Anthony Duclair | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 18:33 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Kyle Palmieri | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 03:54 | TOR | Colton Sissons | Troy Stecher, Easton Cowan | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 14:08 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Bo Horvat, Matthew Schaefer | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 17:55 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | — | 6v5 EN | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.27 | 3.37 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 54.1% | 45.9% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 48.9% | 51.1% |
| Hits | 29 | 18 |
| Blocks | 4 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.72 | 1.90 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 24:21 | 0.37 | 1.64 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:34 | 0.30 | 1.12 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:31 | 0.13 | 0.95 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24:21 | 0.21 | 0.51 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:02 | 0.06 | 0.48 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.14 | 0.45 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:17 | 0.09 | 0.31 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:39 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Victor Eklund | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:55 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:18 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28:00 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:09 | 0.01 | -0.11 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:39 | 0.12 | -0.14 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:54 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Sissons | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.06 | 1.08 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:21 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.12 | 0.80 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.38 | 0.52 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:53 | 0.09 | 0.27 |
| Zack MacEwen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:43 | 0.10 | 0.24 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:00 | 0.04 | 0.14 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:21 | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.67 | 0.09 |
| Gavin McKenna | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:56 | 0.58 | 0.08 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:45 | 0.47 | 0.07 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:54 | 0.45 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:39 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:57 | 0.14 | -0.06 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:39 | 0.07 | -0.13 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:49 | 0.02 | -0.39 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.01 | -0.41 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:34 | 0.07 | -0.77 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 2.42 | W |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Toronto Maple Leafs | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -1.14 | L |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–1 on Oct 17, 2026.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.37 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.27 — Toronto Maple Leafs 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.
Simon Holmstrom led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.9 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 28 of 29, worth 2.42 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–1 on Oct 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Simon Holmstrom led all skaters at 1.9, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.37 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.27, so Toronto Maple Leafs 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 20 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 29. High-danger chances went 11 to 18.