Kings aim for bounce-back effort against Islanders

The Los Angeles Kings' path to the playoffs grew more complicated over the span of a few hours Thursday night.

The New York Islanders, on the other hand, didn't have to do a thing to improve their standing in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.

The Kings will look to bounce back from a potentially costly loss when they continue their five-game road trip on Friday with a game against the Islanders in Elmont, N.Y.

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