The story

The Islanders created more, 5.5 expected goals to 2.2, and lost 4-3 to the Blackhawks. Matthew Schaefer had 17 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Arvid Soderblom made 44 saves on 47 shots. The Islanders outshot the Blackhawks 47-24.

• Matthew SchaeferVolume

  Matthew Schaefer had 17 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Eight reached the net and none went in. His average this season was 6.1. He played 31:59, about 8 minutes over his average. The Islanders fell 4-3 to the Blackhawks.

• Arvid SoderblomBusy night

  Arvid Soderblom made 44 saves on 47 shots. That was 2.5 goals better than an average goalie would do against the same chances. The Blackhawks beat the Islanders 4-3.

• Nick LardisBig night

  Three points for Nick Lardis: one goal and two assists. That was his seventh goal of the season. He played 14:12 and had one shot on goal. It finished 4-3 for the Blackhawks.

• Bo HorvatVolume

  Bo Horvat had 11 shot attempts. Nine got through to the goalie, and none went in. His average this season was 5.8. The Islanders lost 4-3 to the Blackhawks.

• Adam PelechVolume

  Adam Pelech had 9 shot attempts. Five reached the net and none went in. He came in averaging 3.8 attempts a game. The Islanders fell 4-3 to the Blackhawks.

• Emil HeinemanPhysical

  Emil Heineman finished 7 checks. He has 28 points in 72 games this season. He played 17:27 and had no shots on goal. The Islanders fell 4-3 to the Blackhawks.