New York Islanders at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Los Angeles Kings on Mar 05, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 3, Los Angeles Kings 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 3 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 5 |
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 | Mikey Anderson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:01 | 0.04 | 1.54 |
| 2nd | Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:39 | 1.06 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:17 | 0.05 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:17 | LAK | Artemi Panarin | Anze Kopitar, Mikey Anderson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 14:20 | LAK | Samuel Helenius | Jeff Malott, Taylor Ward | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 15:51 | LAK | Mikey Anderson | Drew Doughty, Adrian Kempe | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 19:59 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 02:30 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Brandt Clarke, Darcy Kuemper | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 04:30 | NYI | Adam Pelech | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 5v4 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 08:30 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Brandt Clarke, Artemi Panarin | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 18:01 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Matthew Schaefer, Mathew Barzal | 5v6 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.48 | 4.64 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 51.3% | 48.7% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 55.7% | 44.3% |
| Hits | 20 | 24 |
| Blocks | 16 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.02 | 1.33 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:00 | 0.59 | 0.85 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:10 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:35 | 0.29 | 0.75 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:16 | 0.26 | 0.69 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:47 | 0.17 | 0.69 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:32 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:30 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:37 | 0.37 | 0.15 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:01 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18:58 | 0.64 | 0.10 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:31 | 0.29 | 0.00 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:56 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:34 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:31 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:15 | 0.11 | -0.15 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikey Anderson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 24:01 | 0.04 | 1.54 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:39 | 1.06 | 1.49 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:17 | 0.05 | 1.38 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:36 | 0.50 | 1.34 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7:51 | 0.16 | 1.10 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:09 | 1.16 | 0.90 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:26 | 0.08 | 0.84 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:10 | 0.19 | 0.84 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:08 | 0.21 | 0.79 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:48 | 0.16 | 0.74 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:14 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:56 | 0.76 | 0.10 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Kenny Connors | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:05 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:27 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:29 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:51 | 0.44 | 0.00 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 30 | 35 | 85.7% | -0.55 | L |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 32 | 35 | 91.2% | -2.00 | W |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Islanders 5–3 on Mar 05, 2026.
Los Angeles Kings generated 4.64 expected goals to New York Islanders's 3.48 — the run of play matched the result, with Los Angeles Kings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mikey Anderson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.54 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 30 of 35, worth -0.55 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Islanders 5–3 on Mar 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 5, New York Islanders 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mikey Anderson led all skaters at 1.54, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 4.64 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 3.48, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 34 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 35. High-danger chances went 22 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ilya Sorokin stopped 30 of 35 (-0.55 goals saved above expected); Darcy Kuemper stopped 32 of 35 (-2.0 goals saved above expected).