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Islanders game day
Islanders vs.
Kings
New York hosts Los Angeles Kings at UBS Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Home matchupNYIVSLA
NYIVSLA7:30 PM ET
UBS Arena
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WhenThu, Oct 22 · 7:30 PM ET
WhereUBS Arena
OpponentLos Angeles Kings
Los Angeles KingsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
New York hosts Los Angeles Kings at UBS Arena. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET. Listed on Disney+ · ESPN+. Next up: at Dallas Stars on October 25.
The question to watch
How do the Islanders match up with Kings at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Los Angeles Kings
New York hosts Los Angeles Kings. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
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Season so far
| LA | NYI | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 4.20 | 2.50 |
| Shots Against per Game | 26.6 | 27.0 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 57.9 | 82.6 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 8 | 4 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.20 | 3.17 |
Leaders
- NYI · GoalsBo Horvat · 4
- NYI · AssistsMatthew Schaefer · 6
- NYI · PointsBo Horvat · 7
- LA · GoalsArtemi Panarin · 3
- LA · AssistsBrandt Clarke · 3
- LA · PointsArtemi Panarin · 4
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