The New York Islanders visit the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The regular-season matchup begins at 10:00 PM ET as the teams meet in Los Angeles.
New York brings a 5-4-2 record into the contest and is winless in its last two games (0-1-1). Across their past five outings, the Islanders lost 2-1 in a shootout at the Ottawa Senators, defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on the road, won 3-2 at home against the Anaheim Ducks, fell 3-2 in overtime against Los Angeles, and lost 6-3 at the Dallas Stars.
Los Angeles holds a 3-5-2 regular-season record entering the game. Over their last five contests, the Kings dropped a 4-1 decision at home to the Boston Bruins, won 5-2 at the Washington Capitals, earned a 3-2 overtime win at New York, lost 3-1 at the New Jersey Devils, and won 6-3 at the New York Rangers.
This contest is the second meeting between the teams this season. Los Angeles holds a 1-0 advantage in the season series following a 3-2 overtime victory over New York on October 22.
New York enters the matchup seeking its first win of the season series after the overtime defeat in October. Los Angeles looks to follow up its 6-3 victory over the Rangers and secure another win against the Islanders.
