The New York Islanders defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5–2 on Thursday, ending a four-game winless stretch. The club's official account lists goals from Brayden Schenn, Matthew Schaefer, Victor Eklund, Simon Holmstrom and Bo Horvat.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 26 of 28 shots, and the Islanders blocked a season-high 23. Schenn added two assists, while Ryan Pulock and Matias Maccelli each recorded two assists in their returns to the lineup.
The result moved New York to 8–6–4 and extended its point streak to three games. Eklund scored for a fourth consecutive game, and Schaefer marked his 100th NHL appearance with a power-play goal.
The Islanders finish the California trip at Anaheim on Saturday at 10 p.m. Eastern. The Los Angeles result was New York's first win there since October 2018 and ended an 11-game Kings point streak in the matchup, according to the team account. Five different scorers and the return of two regulars broadened the contribution beyond one line. Player availability and broadcast details should be confirmed through the club's official game-day updates.
Primary sources: New York Islanders official game takeaways; NHL official game recap. Reviewed November 13, 2026. Development: Final score recorded November 12, 2026.