Los Angeles Kings at New York Islanders, 2026-10-22
The Kings visit the Islanders at UBS Arena. Puck drop 7:30 PM EDT. On ESPN+, HULU.
Where to watch Kings at Islanders
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- National
- SN+
Islanders put four-game point streak up against Kings
- Quinton Byfield is a game-time decision after leaving Tuesday's game with an upper-body injury, the Islanders reported, citing Kings coach Peter Laviolette.1
- The Islanders have at least one point in each of their last four games (3-0-1) and lead the Eastern Conference with 2.11 goals allowed per game.1
- Mats Zuccarello returned from injured reserve in the Kings' 5-2 win over Washington. Coach Peter Laviolette says the Kings are short on offensive pieces.2
Kings
Out: Alex Turcotte (On injured reserve), Kevin Fiala (On the injured/non-roster list)2
- Quinton Byfield is a game-time decision with an upper-body injury, the Islanders reported, citing Peter Laviolette.
- The Islanders said Darcy Kuemper is expected to start for Los Angeles.
Islanders
- Simon HolmstromBo HorvatKyle Palmieri
- Emil HeinemanBrayden SchennVictor Eklund
- Ondrej PalatJean-Gabriel PageauAnthony Duclair
- Kyle MacLeanCasey CizikasMitchell Chaffee
- Logan StanleyMatthew Schaefer
- Adam PelechRyan Pulock
- Matthew KesselTony DeAngelo
Semyon VarlamovStart
Skaters from Thursday's morning skate; the Islanders said Semyon Varlamov will start.
Out: Mathew Barzal (Left knee inflammation; no timetable for return), Alexander Romanov (Torn ACL; expected to miss 6-8 months), Calum Ritchie (Lower-body injury), Matias Maccelli (Lower-body injury)3
- The Islanders list Scott Mayfield as an extra.
Semyon Varlamov will start for the Islanders. The Islanders said Darcy Kuemper is expected to start for Los Angeles; Quinton Byfield is a game-time decision.1
Sources: 1New York Islanders: Game Preview: Islanders vs Kings · 2Los Angeles Kings: INSIDER: Mats Zuccarello Talks Return + Byfield/Wright Updates in NY · 3New York Islanders: Mathieu Darche provides updates on Mat Barzal. Lines and availability are the clubs' own and can change before puck drop.
Lineups
The league posts the dressed rosters about an hour before puck drop. They appear here as soon as they are out.
Kings
Head coach: Peter Laviolette
Islanders
Head coach: Peter DeBoer
Season series
First meeting of the season
- Oct 22, 2026Tonight
- Nov 12, 2026NYI at LAK
By the numbers
| Kings1-4-2 | Islanders5-3-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4328th | GF / game | 17th3.00 |
| 3.8629th | GA / game | 2nd2.11 |
| 17.4%24th | Power play | 23rd17.9% |
| 64.0%31st | Penalty kill | 5th87.5% |
| 52.5%7th | Faceoffs | 4th53.8% |
2026-27 regular season, with league rank.
Leaders
2026-27 regular season.
In goal
Kings
Islanders
2026-27 regular season. The starter is confirmed at puck drop.
Goals, assists, penalties and the boxscore appear here at puck drop and update while the game is on.