Los Angeles Kings defeat New York Islanders 3-2: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · NHL · Los Angeles Kings 3, New York Islanders 2
Los Angeles Kings defeated New York Islanders 3–2, covering the +0.5 spread, and the game finished under the 5.5 total.
Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders final score and game recap
The Kings built a 2–0 lead in the first period. The Islanders scored once in the second to cut it to 2–1, then tied it in the third to force overtime. Artemi Panarin scored twice for Los Angeles. Darcy Kuemper stopped 41 of 43 shots for the Kings. Victor Eklund scored the Islanders' other goal, while Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves on 27 attempts.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders?
Los Angeles Kings covered as +0.5 underdogs. The spread opened at New York Islanders –1.5 and closed at –0.5, a one-point shift toward Los Angeles. The Kings' one-goal win meant the underdog side covered.
Did Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders go over or under the total?
The game went under the 5.5 total, finishing with five goals.
How did AiQ's Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders predictions do?
AiQ posted a 1–0 record.
- Moneyline: Los Angeles Kings +33 – WIN (+$33 on a $100 bet)
Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders game prop results: first period and team totals
- First-period moneyline: Los Angeles Kings won the period (paid -116)
- New York Islanders team total 3.5: Under (paid -235); the Islanders scored 2
- Los Angeles Kings team total 2.5: Over (paid -148); the Kings scored 3
- First-period total 1.5: Over (paid -110); two goals were scored in the opening frame
Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The moneyline was Los Angeles Kings +33 and New York Islanders -119. After vig removal, the implied probabilities were 58% for Los Angeles and 42% for New York, with a bookmaker margin of 29.5%. AiQ's pre-game expected value for the Kings moneyline was –6.1% at -115, indicating the price was negative-EV despite the model favoring the side. The Kings' win paid $33 on a $100 stake.
Los Angeles Kings and New York Islanders betting trends: 2026-27 season
Los Angeles Kings sit at 2–6 overall, 0–3 at home and 2–3 on the road. They are 5–3 against the spread in eight games with a recorded closing spread and have gone under five times versus three overs. They have won their last two games.
New York Islanders are 5–5 overall, 4–2 at home and 1–3 away. They sit at 5–5 against the spread in ten games with a recorded closing spread and have gone under seven times versus three overs.
What's next for Los Angeles Kings and New York Islanders?
The Kings travel to New Jersey to face the Devils on Saturday, October 24. The Islanders head to Dallas for a matchup with the Stars on Sunday, October 25.