The red-hot Los Angeles Kings (16-8-3) bring their impressive five-game winning streak to UBS Arena as they face the New York Islanders (11-11-7) in what promises to be an intriguing cross-conference matchup.
The Kings have been dominant recently, allowing just seven goals in their last five games while maintaining the NHL's second-best goals-against average at 2.59, led by the stellar defensive pairing of Michael Anderson and Vladislav Gavrikov.
The Islanders, despite their recent back-to-back victories, have struggled to find consistency this season, posting a concerning 5-6-2 record at home while averaging only 2.59 goals per game.
Recent history favors the visitors, with Los Angeles winning six of their last nine meetings against New York, including a commanding 3-0 victory in their most recent encounter.
The contrast between the Kings' league-leading defensive prowess and the Islanders' offensive challenges sets the stage for a compelling tactical battle.
As these teams prepare to face off at UBS Arena, the question remains whether the Islanders can find a way to solve the Kings' formidable defensive system or if Los Angeles will continue their impressive winning streak.
New York Islanders vs. Los Angeles Kings: who will win?
For tonight's New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 59.2% chance of defeating the Islanders.
New York Islanders: 59.2% win probability
- Strong recent form (5-game winning streak: WWWWW)
- Superior goal differential (+12: 83 GF vs 71 GA)
- Better overall record (16-8 vs 11-11)
Los Angeles Kings: 40.8% win probability
- Negative goal differential (-10: 77 GF vs 87 GA)
- Lower points total (29 points vs Kings' 35 points)
- Inconsistent recent form (WWLLW)
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New York Islanders vs. Los Angeles Kings odds
| New York Islanders | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +110 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | -130 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The New York Islanders have won 11 out of 29 matches this season.
- 2The Los Angeles Kings have won 16 out of 27 matches this season.
- 3With 29 points, the New York Islanders holds the 9th position in the league standings.
- 4Los Angeles Kings's 35 points place them 4th in the rankings.
New York Islanders vs. Los Angeles Kings form
New York Islanders vs. Los Angeles Kings head to head
New York Islanders
17%
Los Angeles Kings
83%
Mar 12, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
3 : 0
New York Islanders
Dec 10, 2023
New York Islanders
3 : 2
Los Angeles Kings
Mar 15, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
5 : 2
New York Islanders
Feb 25, 2023
New York Islanders
2 : 3
Los Angeles Kings
Feb 27, 2022
Los Angeles Kings
5 : 2
New York Islanders
Jan 28, 2022
New York Islanders
2 : 3
Los Angeles Kings
