- Matchup: Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders
- Date: March 13, 2026 (Friday)
- Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Sportsnet
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On Friday, the New York Islanders (37-23-5) will host the Los Angeles Kings (26-23-15) at UBS Arena.
The Kings recently faced a setback, suffering a 2-1 defeat against the Bruins, highlighting issues with their offensive performance. They managed to score just once from 15 shots on goal and failed to capitalize on 2 power play opportunities, racking up 13 penalty minutes for the match.
Los Angeles has allowed opponents 202 power play chances (ranking 7th in the NHL), with 49 goals scored against them during these situations. The Kings have faced 1,759 shots, achieving a save percentage of .894. This season, they have taken 1,765 shots with a shooting accuracy of 9.4%. While at even strength, the Kings have conceded 137 goals, scoring 135 in return. Los Angeles enters this game possessing 184 power play attempts, successfully scoring on 30 (16.30%). They hold a points total of 67, giving them a points percentage of .523, having netted 165 goals (29th in the NHL) while allowing 186 goals against.
In goal, we expect to see Darcy Kuemper, who has participated in 479 career games, holding a record of 224-159-63 and has started in 458 matches. Throughout his career, Kuemper has conceded 1,158 goals at a goals-against average of 2.53. He has had 13,363 shots directed at him, successfully saving 12,205, yielding a save percentage of .913 across 23,362 minutes played, with 256 quality starts (quality start percentage of .559).
The Islanders just played against the Blues, winning a tight contest 4-3. They took advantage of 4 power play opportunities, scoring 2 goals and recording 4 goals from 49 shots overall.
New York’s even strength tally stands at 157 goals, with their power play contributing 31 goals (26th in the league). The Islanders have attempted 1,832 shots, ranking 14th in the NHL, and boast an overall shooting percentage of 10.26%. They have yielded 1,822 shots to their opponents. In total this season, the Islanders have scored 188 goals, accumulating 79 points and a points percentage of .608, having granted 181 goals against, including 148 at even strength and 33 while short-handed. With 191 power play opportunities, their conversion rate is 16.23%, and their penalty kill efficiency sits at 81.25%, having successfully prevented goals on 176 opposing power plays, yielding a save percentage of 90.1%.
Expect to see Ilya Sorokin in goal for the Islanders. He has faced an average of 2.55 goals per game, allowing a total of 734 goals in his career. Sorokin has achieved a quality start rate of 64.6%, securing 186 quality starts among his 288 game appearances, with an ice time tally of 13,509 minutes. His career record stands at 149-103-38 across 293 games, with 7,983 saves from 8,717 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .916.
Who will emerge victorious tonight in this NHL clash against the spread or on the moneyline?
Choice: Back Los Angeles
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