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NHL Shots on Goal Leaders: New York Islanders
2026-27All situationsThrough 11 team games
Matthew Schaefer (NYI) leads NHL skaters with 32 shots on goal for the New York Islanders in 2026-27, ahead of 
Bo Horvat (NYI) (29).
Leaders: Shots on Goal, New York Islanders, 2026-27
- 1stMatthew SchaeferNYI · 9 GP32
- 2ndBo HorvatNYI · 9 GP29
3rdBrayden SchennNYI · 9 GP18
4thKyle PalmieriNYI · 9 GP17
5thMatias MaccelliNYI · 8 GP13
The full ranked table, with filters, follows.
What Shots on Goal measures
This board ranks every NHL skater by total shots on goal this season, regular season only. Total shots on goal this season, all situations.
Totals reward games played and ice time as much as skill; see the per-60 version for the rate view.
Shots on goal count every shot that the goalie saved or that went in. Volume shooters with power-play time lead the league; shots are the most repeatable scoring stat a skater has. SOG is a standard category and the best early-season predictor of goals. A player shooting a lot but scoring little is usually due. In 2026-27, 22 skaters qualify for this board; the median is 10 and Matthew Schaefer leads at 32.
Shots on Goal leaderboard
| # | Player | Team | SOG | GP | Per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew SchaeferDNYI | NYI | 32 | 9 | 3.56 | 100% |
| 2 | Bo HorvatFNYI | NYI | 29 | 9 | 3.22 | 94%▲1.2 |
| 3 | Brayden SchennFNYI | NYI | 18 | 9 | 2.00 | 36%▼0.5 |
| 4 | Kyle PalmieriFNYI | NYI | 17 | 9 | 1.89 | 13%▼0.8 |
| 5 | Matias MaccelliFNYI | NYI | 13 | 8 | 1.63 | 15%▲3.2 |
| 6 |  Simon HolmstromFNYI | NYI | 12 | 9 | 1.33 | 14%▼0.8 |
| 7 |  Victor EklundFNYI | NYI | 12 | 9 | 1.33 | 35%▼1.7 |
| 8 |  Tony DeAngeloDNYI | NYI | 11 | 9 | 1.22 | 19%▼0.8 |
| 9 |  Ondrej PalatFNYI | NYI | 10 | 9 | 1.11 | 0.1% |
| 10 |  Jean-Gabriel PageauFNYI | NYI | 10 | 9 | 1.11 | 13%▲1.8 |
| 11 |  Adam PelechDNYI | NYI | 10 | 9 | 1.11 | 4.1%▲0.8 |
| 12 |  Anthony DuclairFNYI | NYI | 10 | 9 | 1.11 | 3.2% |
| 13 |  Emil HeinemanFNYI | NYI | 9 | 9 | 1.00 | 27%▼1.8 |
| 14 |  Casey CizikasFNYI | NYI | 7 | 9 | 0.78 | 3.2% |
| 15 |  Calum RitchieFNYI | NYI | 7 | 8 | 0.88 | 29%▼1.6 |
| 16 |  Logan StanleyDNYI | NYI | 6 | 9 | 0.67 | 35%▲7.8 |
| 17 |  Matthew KesselDNYI | NYI | 3 | 4 | 0.75 | 0.1% |
| 18 |  Alexander RomanovDNYI | NYI | 3 | 3 | 1.00 | 10%▼0.8 |
| 19 |  Ryan PulockDNYI | NYI | 2 | 9 | 0.22 | 7.1%▼1 |
| 20 |  Scott MayfieldDNYI | NYI | 1 | 2 | 0.50 | 0.1% |
| 21 |  Kyle MacLeanFNYI | NYI | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 0.0% |
| 22 |  Mitchell ChaffeeFNYI | NYI | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 0.0% |
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the NHL in Shots on Goal in 2026-27?
Matthew Schaefer leads with 32. The median of the 22 qualified skaters is 10.
Which defenseman leads in Shots on Goal in 2026-27?
Matthew Schaefer leads NHL defensemen with 32; the top forward is Bo Horvat at 29.
How is Shots on Goal calculated?
Total shots on goal this season, all situations. Regular season only, from the NHL's official game data.
How reliable is Shots on Goal?
Totals reward games played and ice time as much as skill; see the per-60 version for the rate view.