The New York Islanders face the Los Angeles Kings at 10 p.m. Eastern on November 12 in the second game of a three-stop California trip. The Islanders' official preview lists New York at 7–6–4 and Los Angeles at 5–9–2 entering the game at Crypto.com Arena.
New York earned one standings point in each of its previous two games but carried a four-game winless stretch into Thursday. The Islanders lost 3–2 in a shootout at San Jose after Ilya Sorokin made 37 saves. Victor Eklund has scored in three straight games and has six goals through 17 appearances.
Los Angeles won the first meeting 3–2 in overtime on October 22. The Kings entered Thursday with two consecutive losses and a 2–6 home record. Projected lines remain provisional, and the Islanders said Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli and Ryan Pulock would be evaluated on game day.
The game is listed for ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+, with team radio outlets also identified. Fans should recheck the official schedule and lineup updates after the morning skate because availability and broadcast details can change.
Primary sources: New York Islanders official game preview. Reviewed November 12, 2026. Development: Game scheduled November 12, 2026.