The NHL schedule on Thursday features a matchup between the New York Islanders (5-3-1) and the Los Angeles Kings (1-4-2), starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Islanders are eighth in the Eastern Conference (11 points), and the Kings are 15th in the Western Conference (4 points).

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Kings vs. Islanders: Oct. 22 Viewing Options

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Elmont, New York
Venue: UBS Arena
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Islanders’ 2026-27 Stats

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Kings vs. Islanders Top Players

Islanders

Bo Horvat is one of New York’s top contributors this season with 10 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 17.2%.
Having scored zero goals and adding eight assists, Matthew Schaefer is excelling for New York through nine games.
Matias Maccelli has contributed six points for New York in eight games this season, netting a goal on 15.4% of his shots and recording two goals and four assists.
As New York’s top goalie, Ilya Sorokin has recorded 5 wins and 2 losses this season while allowing 12 goals with 171 saves.
Kings

Artemi Panarin has recorded four goals and three assists in seven games for Los Angeles, good for seven points.
Alex Laferriere is a leading scorer for Los Angeles with six total points this season. He has scored two goals and added four assists in seven games.
Adrian Kempe has scored three goals on the season, chipping in three assists.
Darcy Kuemper has a 1-3-1 record this season, with an .869 save percentage (47th in the league). He has 113 saves, and has allowed 17 goals (3.9 goals against average).
Kings vs. Islanders Injury Report

Islanders

Mathew Barzal: Out (Knee),

Alexander Romanov: Out (Acl),

Matias Maccelli: Out (Lower Body),

Calum Ritchie: Out (Lower Body)

Kings

Kevin Fiala: Out (Leg),

Jakub Dvorak: Out (Upper Body),

Jan Jeník: Out (Undisclosed),

Alex Turcotte: Out (Undisclosed),

Quinton Byfield: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)

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Islanders’ Schedule