The New York Islanders (34-26-8) meet the Los Angeles Kings (24-31-11) Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Islanders vs. Kings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Islanders had a 3-game winning streak end Saturday, as the Washington Capitals were rather rude guests at UBS Arena. The Caps skated away with a 5-1 win, the 1st time the Isles didn’t secure at least 1 point in a game since Feb. 24. Oddly enough, that Feb. 24 game was a visit from the Kings.
The Kings won 3-2 on Long Island in that late February game, but a lot has changed. Jonathan Quick was in the crease for Los Angeles in his penultimate start as a member of the organization. He is now with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Los Angeles has registered victories in 5 of the last 6 games, going 5-0-1 dring the span. It lost a 2-1 shootout against the Nashville Predators on home ice, but the Kings are 6-1 in the last 7 games overall at home.