New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 3/5/26
Updated March 5, 2026
Updated March 5, 2026
The New York Islanders wrap up a California road trip Thursday night as they visit the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. The Islanders are fighting to maintain their third-place spot in the Metropolitan Division, while the Kings are looking to integrate newly acquired superstar Artemi Panarin into their playoff push. With the Islanders playing the second half of a back-to-back and the Kings dealing with significant injuries to their defensive core, this matchup promises more offensive fireworks than their historical defensive battles would suggest. Continue reading to get my Islanders vs Kings prediction. See how the numbers stack up with more predictions on our NHL page.
Pick: Los Angeles Kings Moneyline (-115) ATS PRO
Confidence: ★★★☆☆
Since being acquired from the Rangers in late February, Artemi Panarin has revitalized the Kings' offense. Skating alongside Anze Kopitar, Panarin has already recorded 8 points in his first 5 games as a King. His playmaking ability poses a massive threat to an Islanders defense that is currently missing two of its top three puck-movers.
New York is playing their second game in as many nights after a physical battle against the Ducks. While Ilya Sorokin has been elite lately, the travel and fatigue of a West Coast road trip often catch up to teams in the final period. The Kings will look to use their fresh legs to pressure the Islanders' depth pairings early.
Score Projection: Los Angeles 4 – New York 2 ATS PRO
Win Probability: Kings 53.8%, Islanders 46.2% ATS PRO
While the Islanders are the more "complete" team on paper, the situational disadvantage of a back-to-back in LA is hard to ignore. With the Kings' power play receiving a massive boost from Panarin and the Islanders missing key defensive anchors, the home team has the edge in this late-night clash.
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