Multiple key players in the active roster lineup are expected to return tonight for new interim head coach DJ Smith and the Los Angeles Kings (24-22-14) on home ice as part of this long six-game homestand late this week on Thursday night (March 5) vs. the New York Islanders (35-21-5) from the East from the Metropolitan Division.
Smith and the Kings fought hard on the ice and on the scoreboard in the middle frame in the second period and in the final frame in their last game earlier this past week vs. Colorado. The Kings had another loss on home ice at Crypto Arena on Monday vs. the Avalanche, by a score of 4-2 on the scoreboard, continuing the struggles to come out on the right side of the win column in the standings in the West on friendly turf this regular season.
This game tonight against the Islanders starts a string of what will essentially games that Smith and the Kings need to at least get one or two points in the standings in the West in the Pacific Division this regular season in this upcoming couple of months.
Here's a look at the TV/streaming information, start time, and radio broadcast information for the matchup between the Kings and Islanders at home at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, on March 5.
How to watch the Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders
- Date & Time: Thursday, March 5, 6:30 p.m. PT
- Location: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, CA)
- Live Streaming: ESPN+
- TV: ESPN
- Radio: ESPN LA App
The matchup on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena between the Kings and Islanders will be broadcast live in front of a national television audience on ESPN. The game will be streamed live on the ESPN app and the radio broadcast is available on the ESPN LA app.
Los Angeles Kings projected roster vs. the New York Islanders
Forwards
Artemi Panarin – Anze Kopitar – Adrian Kempe
Trevor Moore – Alex Turcotte – Alex Laferriere
Jared Wright – Kenny Connors – Corey Perry
Jeff Malott – Sammy Helenius – Taylor Ward
Defensemen
Joel Edmundson – Brandt Clarke
Mikey Anderson – Drew Doughty
Cody Ceci – Brian Dumoulin
*Jacob Moverare
Goalies
Anton Forsberg
Darcy Kuemper
*Indicates a healthy scratch
Projected starting goalies for the Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Islanders
Kings: Anton Forsberg
Islanders:Â Ilya Sorokin