The Los Angeles Kings secured a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to six games. Adrian Kempe played a key role, contributing a goal and an assist, while Kevin Fiala and Mikey Anderson also found the back of the net. Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper was solid, making 19 saves in their first game of a seven-game road trip. Despite some turnover issues in the second period, the Kings’ strong start in the first proved pivotal to their victory.
The Islanders struggled early, particularly in the first period, where they were outshot 12-3. Despite being down 2-0, Anders Lee managed to get the Islanders on the board midway through the second period with a quick shot through Kuemper’s legs. Ilya Sorokin kept his team competitive with 27 saves, including key stops on Phillip Danault, while the Islanders fought to stay in the game. Islanders coach Patrick Roy praised the team’s ability to stay close but lamented their inability to finish key chances.
Kempe opened the scoring late in the first period after a strong setup from Anze Kopitar and Trevor Moore. The Kings’ line of Kempe, Kopitar, and Moore showed great chemistry, dominating play early. Early in the second, Fiala doubled the Kings’ lead with a wrist shot from the high slot, using a screen to beat Sorokin glove side. The Islanders responded well after their early struggles, generating momentum and creating multiple chances in the second half.
New York had opportunities to tie the game in the third period but couldn’t convert. Lee’s earlier goal gave the Islanders hope, and they continued to push, hitting two posts, including a shot from Noah Dobson. Bo Horvat came close to leveling the score in the final five minutes on a breakaway but was denied by Kuemper. Sorokin also shined, making clutch saves to keep the game within reach, but the Islanders couldn’t capitalize on their late pressure.
With 14 seconds remaining, Mikey Anderson secured the Kings’ victory with an empty-net goal, sealing the 3-1 result. The Islanders showed resilience after their poor start but fell short due to missed opportunities and a dominant Kings performance in the first period. Kuemper’s steady goaltending and strong contributions from Kempe and Fiala proved decisive for Los Angeles.
