Los Angeles Kings at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Islanders on Mar 13, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 3, New York Islanders 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 3 |
| New York Islanders score | 2 |
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 | Emil Heineman | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.20 | 1.96 |
| 2nd | Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 23:37 | 0.22 | 1.50 |
| 3rd | Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 29:24 | 0.17 | 1.42 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:33 | LAK | Trevor Moore | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:07 | LAK | Anze Kopitar | Mikey Anderson, Alex Turcotte | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 18:28 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Artemi Panarin | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 10:46 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Adam Pelech, Bo Horvat | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 03:38 | NYI | Emil Heineman | Matthew Schaefer, Bo Horvat | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.66 | 2.54 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 45.9% | 54.1% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 41.3% | 58.7% |
| Hits | 23 | 23 |
| Blocks | 23 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:53 | 0.60 | 1.28 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:44 | 0.04 | 1.26 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:01 | 0.16 | 1.13 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:35 | 0.80 | 1.09 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:49 | 0.37 | 0.97 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:15 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:14 | 0.35 | 0.56 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.01 | 0.19 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.09 | 0.13 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:28 | 0.15 | 0.06 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:46 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:44 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.34 | -0.03 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:04 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:05 | 0.25 | -0.06 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:11 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:05 | 0.17 | -0.08 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Heineman | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.20 | 1.96 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:37 | 0.22 | 1.50 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29:24 | 0.17 | 1.42 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:56 | 0.30 | 0.92 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:14 | 0.06 | 0.85 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.05 | 0.33 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:01 | 0.04 | 0.24 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:08 | 0.59 | 0.20 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:50 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:59 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.11 | 0.03 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:25 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:20 | 0.26 | -0.06 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:38 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:12 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:46 | 0.01 | -0.63 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:27 | 0.01 | -0.78 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:11 | 0.00 | -0.90 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 0.47 | W |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.15 | L |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Islanders 3–2 on Mar 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 2.54 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.66 — Los Angeles Kings edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Emil Heineman led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.96 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Islanders 3–2 on Mar 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 3, New York Islanders 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Emil Heineman led all skaters at 1.96, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 2.54 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.66, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 27 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 23. High-danger chances went 18 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 of 23 (0.47 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 24 of 27 (-0.15 goals saved above expected).