Anaheim Ducks at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the New York Islanders on Oct 20, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 2, New York Islanders 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.12 | 1.90 |
| 2nd | Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:44 | 0.15 | 1.36 |
| 3rd | Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26:23 | 0.20 | 1.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:39 | NYI | Ondrej Palat | Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Anthony Duclair | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:28 | NYI | Victor Eklund | Emil Heineman, Matthew Kessel | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 17:18 | ANA | Frank Vatrano | A.J. Greer, Leo Carlsson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 18:44 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Matthew Schaefer, Bo Horvat | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 17:20 | ANA | Alex Killorn | Leo Carlsson, Jackson LaCombe | 5v6 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 17 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.72 | 4.54 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 33 |
| Corsi % | 38.9% | 61.1% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 40.4% | 59.6% |
| Hits | 22 | 19 |
| Blocks | 24 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:44 | 0.15 | 1.36 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.08 | 0.60 |
| Tristan Luneau | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:09 | 0.10 | 0.29 |
| Nikita Nesterenko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:35 | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:26 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:28 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.16 | -0.06 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:41 | 0.14 | -0.13 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:43 | 0.12 | -0.21 |
| Sam Colangelo | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:43 | 0.09 | -0.27 |
| Roger McQueen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:31 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:44 | 0.36 | -0.37 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:35 | 0.21 | -0.47 |
| Noah Warren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:36 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:35 | 0.00 | -0.73 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27:55 | 0.00 | -0.81 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:25 | 0.05 | -1.34 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.12 | 1.90 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:23 | 0.20 | 1.23 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:33 | 0.00 | 1.22 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:16 | 0.28 | 1.14 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:54 | 0.03 | 1.10 |
| Victor Eklund | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:55 | 0.92 | 1.05 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:30 | 0.37 | 1.04 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:35 | 0.56 | 1.04 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:11 | 0.44 | 1.02 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:00 | 0.23 | 1.00 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:11 | 0.00 | 0.86 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:51 | 0.11 | 0.81 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.17 | 0.78 |
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:13 | 0.15 | 0.78 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.04 | 0.60 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:14 | 0.47 | 0.41 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.43 | 0.31 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:40 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | 1.54 | L |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 15 | 17 | 88.2% | -0.28 | W |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3–2 on Oct 20, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 4.54 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 1.72 — New York Islanders edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Matthew Kessel led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.9 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Lukas Dostal stopped 22 of 25, worth 1.54 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs New York Islanders game?
The New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks 3–2 on Oct 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 3, Anaheim Ducks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Kessel led all skaters at 1.9, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 4.54 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 1.72, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 17 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 25. High-danger chances went 19 to 33.