The New York Islanders (37-23-5) and Los Angeles Kings (26-23-15) square off at UBS Arena on Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Islanders defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in overtime in their most recent outing, while the Kings are coming off a 2-1 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which team we predict will win Friday’s game.

The Kings’ offense has totaled 26 goals in their past 10 outings, while their defense has given up 37 goals. They have had 24 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (20.8%). They are 3-6-1 over those contests.

Islanders vs. Kings Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final result of Islanders 3, Kings 2.

Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-136)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders have gone 14-5-19 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 37-23-5.
In the 25 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 20-5-0 record (good for 40 points).
In the 11 games this season the Islanders scored only one goal, they went 1-9-1 (three points).
New York has scored two goals in 18 games this season (8-9-1 record, 17 points).
The Islanders have scored more than two goals in 34 games (27-4-3, 57 points).
In the 21 games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 30 points after finishing 14-5-2.
In the 30 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 11-15-4 (26 points).
The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 30 times, and went 23-7-0 (46 points).
Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings have a record of 26-23-15 this season and are 10-15-25 in overtime games.
In the 27 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 33 points.
Across the 17 games this season the Kings finished with just one goal, they have earned six points.
Los Angeles has 14 points (5-8-4) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Kings have scored at least three goals 30 times, earning 47 points from those matchups (20-3-7).
This season, Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 26 games and picked up 28 points with a record of 12-10-4.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 13-15-5 (31 points).
The Kings have been outshot by opponents 28 times this season, and earned 33 points in those games.

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Islanders vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel

When: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York

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