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New York Islanders faceoff edge and Emil Heineman strike: what decided the Kings game at UBS Arena?

The New York Islanders moved to 37-24-5 with 2 points after a 3-2 result against the the Kings, who left UBS Arena at 27-23-15 with 3 points.


Mar 13, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Brayden Schenn (10) attempts a shot defended by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (44) during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

First period


The New York Islanders fell behind as the the Kings scored 3 goals in the opening period while posting 27 shots in the game.


The the Kings finished with 23 hits and an 11 percent shooting rate, and Anze Kopitar was listed as the top star.


Second period


The New York Islanders answered with 1 goal in the second period while recording 23 shots and 23 hits.


The Isles controlled the dots at 59 percent on 46 faceoffs, and they also logged 5 takeaways against 9 giveaways.


Ilya Sorokin finished with 24 saves on 27 shots against, with 8 of those saves coming while shorthanded, according to New York Islanders post-match stats.


Mar 13, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA;  Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (9) scores a goal past New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) defended by New York Islanders center Brayden Schenn (10) during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

Third period


The New York Islanders added 1 more goal in the third period, and Emil Heineman ended the night with 2 goals on 2 shots for a 100 percent shooting rate.


Bo Horvat contributed 2 assists, and Mathew Barzal logged 3 shots as the Isles generated 6 total points on 2 goals and 4 assists.


The Isles went 0-for-3 on the power play with 2 power-play shots, while the the Kings also went 0-for-3 with 8 power-play shots.


The the Kings received a win in goal with 21 saves on 23 shots, and Trevor Moore was listed among the game’s 3 stars.


For New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings highlights, the game flow showed the Isles chasing the first-period deficit at home before closing within 1 on the scoreboard.


For a New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings full match report, the team totals included 14 blocked shots for the Isles and 23 blocked shots for the the Kings.


For New York Islanders coach post-game reaction, the numbers to cite included 4 minor penalties and 8 penalty minutes for the Isles, compared with 5 minors and 10 penalty minutes for the the Kings.


Mar 13, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA;  Los Angeles Kings right wing Jared Wright (53) plays the puck from the ice after a hit by New York Islanders left wing Emil Heineman (51) during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

The New York Islanders will be back at UBS Arena in Belmont Park on 3/14/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT against the Calgary Flames, with broadcasts on ESPN+ and MSGSN2.


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