Los Angeles Kings at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Islanders on Oct 22, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 3, New York Islanders 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 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 | Victor Eklund | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.24 | 1.27 |
| 2nd | Brandt Clarke | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:54 | 0.15 | 1.13 |
| 3rd | Artemi Panarin | L | 2 | 0 | 4 | 21:08 | 0.54 | 1.02 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:51 | LAK | Artemi Panarin | Alex Laferriere, Brandt Clarke | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:37 | LAK | Artemi Panarin | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 14:06 | NYI | Victor Eklund | Tony DeAngelo, Emil Heineman | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 07:06 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Logan Stanley, Brayden Schenn | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 02:43 | LAK | Brandt Clarke | Adrian Kempe, Darcy Kuemper | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.30 | 3.24 |
| High-danger shots | 25 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 45.2% | 54.8% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 37.0% | 63.0% |
| Hits | 17 | 25 |
| Blocks | 18 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandt Clarke | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:54 | 0.15 | 1.13 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 21:08 | 0.54 | 1.02 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:18 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:09 | 0.35 | 0.63 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:58 | 0.12 | 0.60 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:17 | 0.11 | 0.49 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:44 | 0.28 | 0.48 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:23 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:09 | 0.90 | 0.39 |
| Erik Gustafsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:45 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:53 | 0.24 | 0.08 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:14 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:20 | 0.04 | -0.02 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:34 | 0.22 | -0.07 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:52 | 0.05 | -0.19 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.15 | -0.38 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:41 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:06 | 0.03 | -0.46 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Eklund | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.24 | 1.27 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 17:05 | 0.26 | 0.95 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:17 | 0.78 | 0.94 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:02 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:06 | 0.04 | 0.58 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:03 | 0.05 | 0.50 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 29:24 | 0.39 | 0.46 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:32 | 0.10 | 0.45 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.21 | 0.34 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:32 | 0.01 | 0.33 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:53 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:03 | 0.17 | 0.22 |
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:30 | 0.06 | 0.18 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.29 | 0.06 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:33 | 0.32 | -0.45 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.10 | -0.46 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:50 | 0.18 | -0.49 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 41 | 43 | 95.3% | 1.24 | W |
| Semyon Varlamov | New York Islanders | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.30 | O |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Islanders 3–2 on Oct 22, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 3.24 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.3 — Los Angeles Kings edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Victor Eklund led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.27 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 41 of 43, worth 1.24 goals saved above expected.
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 Oct 22, 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 — Victor Eklund led all skaters at 1.27, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.24 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.3, 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 43. High-danger chances went 25 to 17.