WPG 5–4 NYI Final · W
Jets/Schedule/Recap Tue, Jan 13, 2026 · 2025-26 regular season
Winnipeg Jets
WPG · 18-22-5
5–4
FinalW
New York Islanders
NYI · 25-16-5
1ST2ND3RDT WPG 1941102522 NYI 0738112427 goals · shots on goal
Meeting 2 this season — the Jets lead the season series 2–0
WPG 18-22-5 · NYI 25-16-5 · Meeting 2 this season — the Jets lead the season series 2–0

Jets beat the Islanders

Chances were even (2.8 to 2.4 expected goals); the Jets won 5–4. Ilya Sorokin allowed 2.2 more goals than expected from the shots he faced.

Who had the better chances

Chances were close: 2.8 expected goals to 2.4, on 22 and 27 shots on goal.

WPG 2.8 xG · 22 shots NYI 2.4 xG · 27 shots
0
1
2
3
1st 1.3 · 0.7
2nd 1.2 · 1.0
3rd 0.3 · 0.6
Tap a numbered goal to see how it happened.
Deserve to winReplay this game 100 times with average goalies and the Jets win 57.
WPG 57%NYI 43%

Goals and penalties

9 goals · 5 penalties
← Jets shoot this way Islanders shoot this way →
On net Missed Bigger = better chance 1Goal, numbered to the list
1st period
1
04:20 Kyle Connor
Alex Iafallo, Mark Scheifele · tip in shot on a rebound, a good chance (19%)
1–0
PEN
12:31 Josh Morrissey· Hooking
Killed
2 min
Minor
2nd period
2
Cole Perfetti, Adam Lowry · wrist shot, a low-percentage shot (6%) that found a way in
2–0
PEN
05:48 Scott Mayfield· Tripping
Toews scored on this power play
2 min
Minor
3
06:23 Jonathan Toews PP
Gabriel Vilardi, Kyle Connor · Power play (Mayfield, tripping) · slap shot, a great chance (50%)
3–0
4
Anders Lee, Ryan Pulock · wrist shot, a low-percentage shot (6%) that found a way in
3–1
5
08:58 Emil Heineman PS
Unassisted · backhand shot, a good chance (24%)
3–2
PEN
08:58 Luke Schenn· Ps hooking on breakaway
0 min
Penalty shot
6
10:21 Kyle MacLean
Casey Cizikas · snap shot, a good chance (20%)
3–3
7
12:23 Dylan DeMelo
Mark Scheifele, Vladislav Namestnikov · wrist shot, a low-percentage shot (3%) that found a way in
4–3
PEN
12:23 Bench· Delaying game unsuccessful challenge
Killed
2 min
Bench minor
PEN
17:39 Adam Boqvist· Holding
Killed
2 min
Minor
8
19:40 Adam Lowry GWG
Neal Pionk, Dylan Samberg · deflected shot, a low-percentage shot (6%) that found a way in
5–3
3rd period
9
19:14 Matthew Schaefer EXTRA ATTACKER
Mathew Barzal, Emil Heineman · wrist shot, a low-percentage shot (3%) that found a way in
5–4
Goaltending
−1.6
vs expected
23/27 saves · 4 GA · 2.4 xGA Allowed 1.6 more goals than expected from the shots he faced.
−2.2
vs expected
17/22 saves · 5 GA · 2.8 xGA Allowed 2.2 more goals than expected from the shots he faced.
Team WPGNYI
Shots on goal
22
27
Expected goals
2.8
2.4
Hits
0
0
Blocks
0
0
Faceoffs
44%
56%
Power play
1/3
0/1
Penalty minutes
0
0
The Jets went 1-for-3 on the power play and killed all 1 Islanders power play.