# NHL

Islanders vs Lightning prediction

New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday 30 January, 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena. Our line gives the Lightning a 62% chance.

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NHLTB leads series 1-0
Islanders7-5-2
vs
Lightning9-3-2

Benchmark International Arena, TampaTV: MSGSN, The Spot - MTN

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Record
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Rank
Tiro

5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Islanders

  • GoalsBo Horvat7
  • AssistsMatthew Schaefer10
  • PointsBo Horvat14

Lightning

  • GoalsBrandon Hagel8
  • AssistsNikita Kucherov16
  • PointsNikita Kucherov20

Season averages

NYIStatTB
2.71Goals Against Average3.23
26.2Shots Against per Game24.9
86.0Penalty Kill Percentage77.1
7Power Play Goals Against8
0Short Handed Goals Against0
2.79Goals For per Game3.69
25.5Shots per Game30.1
7Power Play Goals7
15.9Power Play Percentage15.2
2Short Handed Goals0

Last five games

Islanders

  • Lvs LA3-2 OT
  • Lat DAL6-3
  • Wat NSH4-3 SO
  • Wat MIN4-3 OT
  • Lvs EDM4-0

Lightning

  • Lat COL6-3
  • Lat UTA5-4 OT
  • Wvs WPG6-4
  • Lat NSH5-4 SO
  • Wvs DET4-2

Injury report

Islanders

  • Ryan PulockOut
  • Matias MaccelliInjured Reserve
  • Calum RitchieInjured Reserve
  • Alexander RomanovInjured Reserve
  • Mathew BarzalInjured Reserve

Lightning

  • Zemgus GirgensonsOut
  • Yanni GourdeInjured Reserve

Game info

Venue
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
TV
MSGSN, The Spot - MTN
Season series
TB leads series 1-0

Islanders and Lightning this season

  1. Sat 10 OctLightning 5, Islanders 3Final
  2. Sat 30 JanIslanders at LightningSat 7:00 PM ET
  3. Sat 13 MarIslanders at LightningSat 7:00 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Islanders vs Lightning?

7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Saturday 30 January 2027. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Islanders vs Lightning on?

ESPN lists MSGSN, The Spot - MTN for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Islanders vs Lightning?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Tampa Bay Lightning a 62% chance, so a call on them pays x1.61. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Islanders vs Lightning played?

At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL, the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

How many times do the Islanders and Lightning play this season?

This season's schedule has 3 games between them, 1 already played.

Who has won more Islanders vs Lightning games this season?

The Tampa Bay Lightning lead 1-0 this season.

When do the Islanders and Lightning play next?

Saturday 13 March 2027 at 7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Islanders at the Lightning.

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