New York takes a one-goal lead into the break while Los Angeles holds a 9-6 edge in shots.
The Islanders lead 2-1 after the first period, even as Los Angeles has outshot them 9-6. Matthew Schaefer’s power-play goal and Brayden Schenn’s goal have fueled New York, with Schenn adding an assist for two points. Trevor Moore has the Kings’ goal, with three shots on net and a plus-one rating. Ilya Sorokin has stopped 8 of 9 shots for an 88.9% save rate, while Darcy Kuemper has 4 saves on 6 shots for 66.7%.
Key Performers
Brayden Schenn, Islanders: 1 G, 1 A, 2 P, 1 SOG Matthew Schaefer, Islanders: 1 PPG, 2 SOG Trevor Moore, Kings: 1 G, 3 SOG, +1