The surging New York Islanders bring their impressive six-game winning streak to Amalie Arena as they face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a pivotal Eastern Conference matchup on February 1.
The Islanders (23-20-7) have found their rhythm through stellar defensive play, allowing just seven goals during their win streak while relying on goaltender Ilya Sorokin's outstanding .907 save percentage.
The Lightning (27-20-3) counter with their potent offense, averaging 3.48 goals per game led by the dynamic duo of Nikita Kucherov and Brandon Hagel, who have combined for 45 goals and 84 assists this season.
Both teams find themselves in the thick of the wild card race, with Tampa Bay currently holding onto a playoff spot while the Islanders sit just a few points behind.
The contrast in styles between the Islanders' defensive prowess and the Lightning's high-powered offense sets the stage for an intriguing battle, with both teams showcasing strong goaltending from their respective netminders Sorokin and Andrei Vasilevskiy.
As these Eastern Conference rivals prepare to face off in Tampa Bay, this matchup could prove crucial in determining the playoff picture and potentially shift the momentum for both teams' postseason aspirations.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders: who will win?
For tonight's Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders matchup, our predictive model gives the Lightning a 69.67% chance of defeating the Islanders.
Tampa Bay Lightning: 69.67% win probability
- Superior offensive output (175 goals scored vs Islanders' 138)
- Better overall record (27 wins in 50 games vs Islanders' 23 in 50)
- Higher points total (57 points vs Islanders' 53)
New York Islanders: 30.33% win probability
- Lower scoring efficiency (138 goals in 50 games, 2.76 goals/game)
- Fewer wins overall (23 wins vs Lightning's 27)
- Lower points percentage (1.06 points/game vs Lightning's 1.14)
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders odds
| Tampa Bay Lightning | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -165 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +146 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Tampa Bay Lightning have won 27 out of 50 matches this season.
- 2The New York Islanders have won 23 out of 50 matches this season.
- 3With 57 points, the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the 8th position in the league standings.
- 4New York Islanders's 53 points place them 11th in the rankings.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders form
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders head to head
Tampa Bay Lightning
67%
New York Islanders
33%
Mar 30, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning
4 : 1
New York Islanders
Feb 24, 2024
New York Islanders
2 : 4
Tampa Bay Lightning
Feb 9, 2024
New York Islanders
6 : 2
Tampa Bay Lightning
Apr 6, 2023
New York Islanders
6 : 1
Tampa Bay Lightning
Apr 1, 2023
Tampa Bay Lightning
5 : 0
New York Islanders
Oct 22, 2022
Tampa Bay Lightning
5 : 3
New York Islanders
