Islanders Struggle in Playoff Push After Costly Loss to Kings

New York Islanders fall 4-1 to the Los Angeles Kings, missing key opportunities with two overturned goals and an 0-for-8 power play performance.

The Islanders lost 4-1 to the Kings, leaving them five points behind the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot with the regular season winding down.
Two Islanders goals were overturned on goaltender interference challenges, a rare occurrence that added to their frustrations.
The team failed to capitalize on eight power play opportunities, including a minute-long five-on-three, and allowed two shorthanded goals.
Adam Boqvist left the game in the second period after a hard hit from Kevin Fiala, further compounding the Islanders' challenges.
Despite showing improvement from earlier games on their California road trip, the Islanders' playoff hopes are slipping due to missed opportunities and costly mistakes.