The set-up: The LA Kings beat the Sabres 4-2 on Saturday and will continue their four-game homestand on Sunday against the New York Islanders. The Kings scored three third-period goals last night, improving to 3-0-1 on the season and 1-0-1 on the homestand. The Islanders won 3-1 at San Jose on Saturday to even its mark at 1-1-0 on its four-game road trip and sit 2-2-1 on the season.

NY Islanders: The Isles will attempt to end this West Coast road trip on a winning note when they face the Kings at Staples Center on Sunday, as they conclude their road swing against a more familiar foe, the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. New York is in the midst of a challenging schedule with five of its first seven games away from Brooklyn's Barclay Center and are in a stretch of 13 of 15 games against Western Conference opponents. In last night's win, the Islanders went 0-3 on the power play and remain one of just two teams (Anaheim joins them) without a power-play goal this season.

Los Angeles: The team's fast start is something different, as this marks the first time since 1995-96 that the Kings have registered points in each of their first four games. Los Angeles has taken advantage of a friendly schedule that keeps them in California until its Oct. 21 matchup at Columbus. The Kings will play the second of eight consecutive games against the Eastern Conference, tonight. LA had struggled on the power play until last night, when the Kings scored three power-play goals (had opened the season starting the season on an 0-for-16 run!).

The pick: Both teams are playing the back end of consecutive games and I expect a few "extra" pucks to find their way into the back of the net. Make the Over a 10* play.