New York Islanders at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Dallas Stars on Oct 25, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 3, Dallas Stars 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| New York Islanders score | 3 |
| Dallas Stars score | 6 |
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 | Tyler Seguin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:52 | 0.13 | 3.35 |
| 2nd | Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18:10 | 0.03 | 2.89 |
| 3rd | Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:17 | 0.40 | 2.56 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:31 | DAL | Tyler Seguin | Jamie Benn, Roope Hintz | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:43 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Bo Horvat | 4v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 14:32 | DAL | Jason Robertson | — | 4v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:01 | NYI | Kyle Palmieri | Ryan Pulock, Bo Horvat | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 10:52 | DAL | Justin Hryckowian | Thomas Harley, Wyatt Johnston | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 17:45 | NYI | Brayden Schenn | Anthony Duclair, Emil Heineman | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 04:10 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Nils Lundkvist, Joel Kiviranta | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 09:45 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Tyler Seguin, Roope Hintz | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 13:02 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Lian Bichsel | 5v5 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.90 | 3.57 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Hits | 29 | 9 |
| Blocks | 13 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 1 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:18 | 0.33 | 1.50 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:58 | 0.41 | 0.74 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:37 | 0.06 | 0.67 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.30 | 0.38 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:06 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.12 | 0.21 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:21 | 0.09 | 0.13 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:57 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:23 | 0.02 | -0.27 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:14 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Victor Eklund | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:23 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:02 | 0.07 | -0.73 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:37 | 0.00 | -0.76 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26:16 | 0.23 | -0.78 |
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:22 | 0.00 | -0.87 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.00 | -0.88 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.01 | -1.13 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:52 | 0.13 | 3.35 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:10 | 0.03 | 2.89 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:17 | 0.40 | 2.56 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:58 | 0.73 | 2.29 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:20 | 0.01 | 2.17 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:15 | 0.13 | 1.22 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:15 | 0.62 | 1.03 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.21 | 0.89 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:04 | 0.29 | 0.88 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:08 | 0.23 | 0.71 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:43 | 0.15 | 0.64 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.07 | 0.56 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:01 | 0.13 | 0.41 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10:18 | 0.20 | 0.23 |
| Matthew Seminoff | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:53 | 0.05 | 0.21 |
| Dylan Hryckowian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:03 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:56 | 0.14 | -0.09 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:01 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 32 | 38 | 84.2% | -2.43 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -1.10 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the New York Islanders 6–3 on Oct 25, 2026.
Dallas Stars generated 3.57 expected goals to New York Islanders's 1.9 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Tyler Seguin led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.35 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 17 of 20, worth -1.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the New York Islanders 6–3 on Oct 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 6, New York Islanders 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tyler Seguin led all skaters at 3.35, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.57 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 1.9, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 20 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 38. High-danger chances went 17 to 23.