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The Tampa Bay Lightning (16-7-2) visit the New York Islanders (13-10-3) during Tuesday's NHL slate, starting at 7 p.m. ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning are first in the Eastern Conference (34 points), and the Islanders are ninth in the Eastern Conference (29 points).
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Lightning vs. Islanders: Dec. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.36 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.6 | 3rd |
| Shots | 26.4 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 15.58% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 88.75% | 1st |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.85 | 11th |
| Shots | 29.5 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 13.79% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.58% | 11th |
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Lightning vs. Islanders Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov has been critical to Tampa Bay's offense this season, racking up 32 points in 23 games.
- Jake Guentzel has 27 points (14 goals, 13 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Through 24 games, Brandon Hagel has proven himself as an important offensive option for Tampa Bay. He has 27 points (15 goals and 12 assists).
- In 18 games played this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy (11-5-2) has given up 41 goals.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat has recorded 15 goals and 11 assists in 26 games for New York, good for 26 points.
- Matthew Schaefer has posted 19 total points (0.7 per game) this campaign. He has eight goals and 11 assists.
- Mathew Barzal's seven goals and 11 assists add up to 18 points this season.
- Ilya Sorokin is 7-8-2 on the season, allowing 45 goals (2.7 goals against average) and compiling 408 saves with a .901 save percentage (28th in the league).
Lightning vs. Islanders Injury Report
Lightning
Erik Cernak: Out (Undisclosed),
Victor Hedman: Out (Undisclosed),
Ryan McDonagh: Out (Undisclosed),
Darren Raddysh: Day-To-Day (Personal),
Brayden Point: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Max Crozier: Out (Undisclosed)
Islanders
Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Out (Upper Body),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Alexander Romanov: Out (Upper Body),
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Flames | W 5-1 | Home |
| 11/28/2025 | Red Wings | W 6-3 | Away |
| 11/29/2025 | Rangers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/2/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Bruins | L 3-1 | Home |
| 11/28/2025 | Flyers | L 4-3 | Home |
| 11/30/2025 | Capitals | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |