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Schenn helps Islanders beat Kings 5-2 to end winless streak at 4
Brayden Schenn had a goal and two assists as Victor Eklund scored for a fourth straight game and Matthew Schaefer scored in his 100th NHL game.
On Thursday, the New York Islanders snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, led by Brayden Schenn's goal and two assists.
Despite icing their projected opening-night roster for the first time in nine months with winger Kevin Fiala's return, the Kings dropped their third consecutive game and remain winless in their last three home appearances.
Islanders rookie Victor Eklund scored for the fourth straight game, while defenseman Matthew Schaefer celebrated his 100th NHL contest and goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped 26 shots to earn his first career win at the arena.
Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 16 saves in his 500th career game, while Trevor Moore and Quinton Byfield scored and Fiala recorded his 300th career helper on a power-play goal.
The Kings return to the ice Saturday against the Calgary Flames to end their slump, while the Islanders continue their road trip with a Saturday matchup against Anaheim.