Islanders 5, Kings 2 — November 12, 2026: recap and analysis
Final
5—2
Nov 12, 2026 · Crypto.com Arena
Final score: New York Islanders 5, Los Angeles Kings 2. Islanders won with fewer expected goals, 1.49 to 3.05. 1 empty-net goal padded the final margin. PuckLab's first star: Ilya Sorokin (26/28 saves, .929 SV%, +0.9 GSAX). Pre-game PuckLab Edge: Islanders, 55% (won).
xG Flow
CUMULATIVENYI xG
1.49
ACTUAL
5 — 2
LAK xG
3.05
Empty-net goals are marked but add no xG.
Scoring Timeline
0.28
HIGH xG
1P 05:50Even Strength
10
NYI 1 - 0 LAK
0.07
MED xG
1P 08:55Even Strength
12
NYI 1 - 1 LAK
0.05
MED xG
1P 12:56Power Play
48
NYI 2 - 1 LAK
0.20
HIGH xG
2P 05:35Even Strength
38
NYI 3 - 1 LAK
0.34
HIGH xG
2P 07:52Power Play
55
NYI 3 - 2 LAK
Three Stars
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Team Stats
NYILAK
21Shots28
1.49xGF3.05
36.35v5 CF%63.7
51.6FO%48.4
1/3PP1/3
9Hits33
23Blocks9
9Giveaways9
3Takeaways4
11PIM11
Period Breakdown
| Period | NYI SOG | LAK SOG | NYI xG | LAK xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | 9 | 0.48 | 0.37 |
| 2nd | 3 | 10 | 0.46 | 1.60 |
| 3rd | 12 | 9 | 0.55 | 1.08 |
| Total | 21 | 28 | 1.49 | 3.05 |