New York Islanders at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Los Angeles Kings on Nov 12, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 5, Los Angeles Kings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 5 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game GAR and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game GAR
Ranked by Game GAR: Goals above replacement in this game. A season of games adds up to season GAR. Skaters only; goalies are listed under Goaltending.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:41 | 0.33 | +0.46 |
| 2nd | Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:25 | 0.32 | +0.38 |
| 3rd | Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.04 | +0.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:50 | NYI | Brayden Schenn | Mitchell Chaffee, Ryan Pulock | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:55 | LAK | Trevor Moore | Brandt Clarke, Joel Armia | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 12:56 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Matias Maccelli, Brayden Schenn | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:35 | NYI | Victor Eklund | Brayden Schenn, Ryan Pulock | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 07:52 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Artemi Panarin, Kevin Fiala | 5v3 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 00:39 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | — | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 17:14 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Simon Holmstrom, Kyle Palmieri | 6v5 EN | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.81 | 2.90 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 27 |
| Corsi % | 34.9% | 65.1% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.6% | 48.4% |
| Hits | 9 | 33 |
| Blocks | 23 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 19:41 | 0.33 | +0.46 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.01 | +0.19 |
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:35 | 0.05 | +0.14 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 27:02 | 0.13 | +0.14 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:34 | 0.11 | +0.12 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.03 | +0.06 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.21 | +0.01 |
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:44 | 0.00 | −0.01 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | −0.02 |
| Victor Eklund | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:53 | 0.27 | −0.03 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:19 | 0.02 | −0.04 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:03 | 0.00 | −0.05 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:57 | 0.01 | −0.06 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:41 | 0.52 | −0.10 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:27 | 0.01 | −0.11 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:55 | 0.00 | −0.12 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:52 | 0.11 | −0.18 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:03 | 0.00 | −0.22 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:25 | 0.32 | +0.38 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.04 | +0.34 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.00 | +0.31 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:25 | 0.30 | +0.31 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:59 | 0.49 | +0.15 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:18 | 0.04 | +0.14 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:15 | 0.20 | +0.11 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:03 | 0.21 | +0.09 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:16 | 0.00 | +0.07 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:46 | 0.03 | +0.07 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:22 | 0.04 | +0.04 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:58 | 0.53 | +0.03 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:16 | 0.17 | +0.02 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:14 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:58 | 0.09 | −0.01 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:23 | 0.05 | −0.01 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:23 | 0.07 | −0.01 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:58 | 0.33 | −0.17 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.90 | W | +1.06 |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 16 | 20 | 80.0% | -2.64 | L | −2.48 |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5–2 on Nov 12, 2026.
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.9 expected goals to New York Islanders's 1.81 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but New York Islanders took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Brayden Schenn led all skaters with a Game GAR of +0.46 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 26 of 28, worth 0.9 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The New York Islanders beat the Los Angeles Kings 5–2 on Nov 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 5, Los Angeles Kings 2.
Who was the best skater in this game?
By Game GAR, goals above replacement in this game, Brayden Schenn led all skaters at +0.46, on 1 G, 2 A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.9 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 1.81, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 21 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 28. High-danger chances went 9 to 27.