The New York Islanders host the Los Angeles Kings at UBS Arena in Elmont on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The regular-season matchup is set for a 7:30 PM ET puck drop and marks the first time the two clubs face each other this season.
The Islanders enter the contest with a 4-3-1 record through their first eight games. New York picked up a 4-1 victory on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs in its most recent outing. That result followed a 2-1 shootout loss at the Ottawa Senators and a 3-2 victory at home against the Vancouver Canucks.
Los Angeles comes into UBS Arena seeking its first victory of the season. The Kings hold an 0-4-2 record and are winless in six consecutive games to begin the schedule. Their recent slate includes a 4-1 home loss to the Boston Bruins, a 4-1 defeat against the Edmonton Oilers, and a 2-1 overtime loss on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Thursday begins the season series between the teams. The matchup features an Islanders squad that has won two of its past three games against a Kings team looking to halt a six-game winless streak.
