New York Islanders at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Nashville Predators on Oct 27, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 4, Nashville Predators 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 4 |
| Nashville Predators 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 | Alexander Kerfoot | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:30 | 0.25 | 1.54 |
| 2nd | Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:45 | 0.11 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 26:04 | 0.64 | 1.46 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:07 | NYI | Anthony Duclair | Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Tony DeAngelo | 4v4 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:07 | NYI | Brayden Schenn | Ondrej Palat | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 01:08 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Matthew Schaefer, Simon Holmstrom | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 09:42 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Jonathan Marchessault, Steven Stamkos | 5v4 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 13:02 | NSH | Alexander Kerfoot | Nils Hoglander | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 04:16 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Daemon Hunt, Filip Forsberg | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | NYI | Kyle Palmieri | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | NYI | Bo Horvat | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.81 | 4.00 |
| High-danger shots | 25 | 34 |
| Corsi % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 58.9% | 41.1% |
| Hits | 23 | 20 |
| Blocks | 21 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 6 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 26:04 | 0.64 | 1.46 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.28 | 1.30 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32:16 | 0.37 | 0.99 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.06 | 0.91 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:02 | 0.43 | 0.90 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:54 | 0.10 | 0.79 |
| Victor Eklund | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:00 | 0.26 | 0.54 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:35 | 0.49 | 0.53 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.21 | 0.27 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.23 | 0.12 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:11 | 0.25 | 0.06 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:06 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:00 | 0.42 | -0.02 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:31 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:35 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.03 | -1.79 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:30 | 0.25 | 1.54 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:45 | 0.11 | 1.48 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:10 | 0.79 | 1.43 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:47 | 0.45 | 1.28 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:14 | 0.78 | 1.21 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.09 | 1.10 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:32 | 0.29 | 0.79 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.00 | 0.70 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:07 | 0.23 | 0.56 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:24 | 0.25 | 0.54 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:40 | 0.01 | 0.50 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.26 | 0.26 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:05 | 0.26 | -0.15 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:12 | 0.15 | -0.21 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.08 | -0.27 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:45 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:39 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | New York Islanders | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | 1.00 | W |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.81 | O |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Nashville Predators 4–3 on Oct 27, 2026, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 4.0 expected goals to New York Islanders's 3.81 — Nashville Predators 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.
Alexander Kerfoot led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.54 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Semyon Varlamov stopped 20 of 23, worth 1.0 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators game?
The New York Islanders beat the Nashville Predators 4–3 on Oct 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 4, Nashville Predators 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alexander Kerfoot led all skaters at 1.54, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 4.0 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 3.81, so Nashville Predators 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 27 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 23. High-danger chances went 25 to 34.