New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Minnesota Wild on Oct 29, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 4 |
| Minnesota Wild 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 Schaefer | D | 2 | 1 | 6 | 30:01 | 0.43 | 2.10 |
| 2nd | Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.43 | 1.26 |
| 3rd | Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 4 | 21:10 | 0.23 | 1.20 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:27 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:36 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Emil Heineman, Victor Eklund | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:41 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Simon Holmstrom, Matthew Schaefer | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 17:21 | MIN | Quinn Hughes | Ryan Hartman, Jonas Brodin | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 07:14 | NYI | Adam Pelech | — | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 16:07 | MIN | Matt Boldy | — | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 00:33 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.71 | 2.21 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Hits | 30 | 31 |
| Blocks | 15 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 30:01 | 0.43 | 2.10 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:09 | 0.07 | 1.03 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:57 | 0.37 | 0.99 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:18 | 0.11 | 0.89 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.16 | 0.89 |
| Victor Eklund | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:52 | 0.00 | 0.77 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:49 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:26 | 0.04 | 0.70 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.24 | 0.40 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:44 | 0.09 | 0.39 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.03 | 0.38 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.32 | 0.36 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:02 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:07 | 0.46 | 0.25 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:16 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:02 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51:00 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:57 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.43 | 1.26 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:10 | 0.23 | 1.20 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:50 | 0.41 | 0.98 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:09 | 0.11 | 0.92 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 33:41 | 0.13 | 0.80 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:16 | 0.04 | 0.36 |
| David Spacek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:33 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:36 | 0.03 | 0.26 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.18 | 0.23 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:41 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:58 | 0.10 | -0.13 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:12 | 0.07 | -0.13 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:04 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:49 | 0.17 | -0.42 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.30 | -0.45 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:04 | 0.01 | -0.54 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.79 | W |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -1.29 | O |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Oct 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.21 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.71 — New York Islanders edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Matthew Schaefer led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.1 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 22 of 25, worth -0.79 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild game?
The New York Islanders beat the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Oct 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 4, Minnesota Wild 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Schaefer led all skaters at 2.1, on 2G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.21 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.71, so New York Islanders created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 26 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 25. High-danger chances went 23 to 24.