Kings vs Islanders Game 68: Lines, Notes & How to Watch

After a sloppy game on Saturday, the Los Angeles Kings return to Crypto.com Arena to faceoff against the New York Islanders.

Puck drops at 7:30 PM.

The Kings beat the Islanders just over two weeks ago in New York, in a game that kickstarted a hot streak for Gabe Vilardi.

Including that game, Vilardi has five goals and two assists in eight games. And has taken on more of a playdriving role on his line with Alex Iafallo and Blake Lizotte.

Given the Kings' struggles on the power play, Arthur Kaliyev will return to the lineup Tuesday. He'll be the only change to the lineup planned. Meaning Jordan Spence will spend another game in the press box.

The goalie rotation will continue, Joonas Korpisalo will be between the pipes.

Expected Los Angeles Kings Lines:

Quinton Byfield-Anze Kopitar-Adrian Kempe

Trevor Moore-Phil Danault-Viktor Arvidsson

Alex Iafallo-Blake Lizotte-Gabe Vilardi

Carl Grundstrom-Rasmus Kupari-Arthur Kaliyev

Defense:

Mikey Anderson-Drew Doughty

Vladislav Gavrikov-Matt Roy 

Alex Edler-Sean Walker

Goalies:

Joonas Korpisalo

Pheonix Copley

Expected New York Islanders Lines:

Anders Lee-Bo Horvat-Josh Bailey 

Zach Parise-Brock Nelson-Kyle Palmieri

Hudson Fasching-Pierre Engval-Simon Holmstrom

Cal Clutterbuck-Casey Cizikas-Matt Martin

Defense:

Adam Pelech-Scott Mayfield

Alexander Romanov-Ryan Pulock

Sebastian Aho-Noah Dobson

Goalies: 

Ilya Sorokin

Semyon Varlamov

Special Teams:

Los Angeles Kings Power Play: 54-226, 23.89%, 7th in NHL

Los Angeles Kings Penalty Kill: 55-226, 75.66%, 23rd in NHL

New York Islanders Power Play: 32-191, 16.75%, 28th in NHL

New York Islanders Penalty Kill: 33-195, 83.08%, 4th in NHL

Los Angeles Kings Pregame Notes:

• The Kings have won four of their last five games against the Islanders, including their last three consecutive.
• Per Natural Stat Trick, no defensive paring has a higher expected goals for per 60 minutes than Vladislav Gavrikov and Matt Roy’s 5.94 (min. ice time: 50 minutes).
• LA’s 32 home power-play goals this season are tied for fifth-most in the league with Pittsburgh.
• Quinton Byfield has two points (1-1=2) in three career games against the Islanders.
• Blake Lizotte’s 29 drawn penalties this season leads all Kings skaters.

How to Watch:

TV: Bally Sports West, ESPN+; Radio: iHeartRadio