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New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 22-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: New York Islanders 3-2 Los Angeles Kings
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The New York Islanders host the Los Angeles Kings on October 22 in an NHL matchup that shapes up as a clear mismatch on current form. The Islanders sit ninth in the standings with 9 points from seven games, while the Kings languish at 16th with just 2 points from six outings. This is a team in freefall visiting a side that has found some rhythm at home.
Team form
New York Islanders
New York has won three of their last five, including a 6-0 demolition of New Jersey and a 4-1 victory over Chicago. They've scored 3.6 goals per game over this stretch but have also leaked 2.6 per outing, suggesting their defence remains a work in progress. The loss to Tampa Bay (3-5) and the road defeat to the Rangers (2-5) show they can be caught out, but at home they've posted wins in three of their last four games.
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles is in genuine trouble. They've won once in their last five—a 6-2 home win over Anaheim on September 26—and have lost their last four straight. More alarming is the defensive picture: they're conceding 4.0 goals per game over this run and have managed just 1 goal in three of their last four outings. The 1-4 losses to Boston and Edmonton, and the 1-2 defeat to Florida, paint a picture of a team struggling to generate offence and haemorrhaging at the back.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these teams in recent seasons.
Key factors
The Kings' defensive fragility is the headline. Conceding 20 goals in five games is unsustainable, and they face an Islanders side that has shown they can put the puck in the net when they're clicking. Los Angeles has also scored just 13 goals in the same five-game window—a 2.6 per-game average that ranks well below what they'll need to stay competitive. The Islanders' home ice is a genuine advantage here; they've won more often than not in their own building of late and should have the territorial edge.
Prediction
The Islanders are clear favourites. They're better positioned in the standings, they're playing at home, and their recent form—particularly at the Coliseum—is substantially stronger than what Los Angeles has shown. The Kings' inability to defend and their offensive drought make them vulnerable to a team that can score in bunches. New York should control possession and create the better chances.
Back the Islanders to win. They are strong favourites in this matchup and should have enough firepower and defensive stability to see off a Kings side that is struggling at both ends of the ice. Expect a comfortable home victory.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 10 | 6 | 2 | 16 |
| 2 |  Utah Mammoth | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 |
| 3 |  Edmonton Oilers | 8 | 6 | 1 | 13 |
| 4 |  Minnesota Wild | 9 | 6 | 2 | 13 |
| 5 |  Seattle Kraken | 9 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 |  Colorado Avalanche | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 7 |  Winnipeg Jets | 8 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| 8 |  Nashville Predators | 8 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 9 |  Dallas Stars | 8 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 10 |  San Jose Sharks | 9 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 11 |  Anaheim Ducks | 9 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 12 |  St. Louis Blues | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 13 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 9 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| 14 |  Vancouver Canucks | 10 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| 15 |  Los Angeles Kings | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 16 |  Calgary Flames | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 10 | 6 | 2 | 15 |
| 2 |  New York Rangers | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 |
| 3 |  Boston Bruins | 9 | 6 | 2 | 14 |
| 4 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 8 | 5 | 2 | 12 |
| 5 |  Florida Panthers | 9 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| 6 |  Ottawa Senators | 9 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| 7 |  New York Islanders | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 8 |  Washington Capitals | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| 9 |  New Jersey Devils | 9 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 10 |  Buffalo Sabres | 9 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| 11 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 10 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 12 |  Montreal Canadiens | 8 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 13 |  Detroit Red Wings | 8 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 14 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 10 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 15 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 11 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
| 16 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 7 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
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