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The Tampa Bay Lightning (3-1) square off against the New York Islanders (2-2) in NHL action on Saturday, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Lightning vs. Islanders: Oct. 10 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.49 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.79 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28.0 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 20.33% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.56% | 3rd |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.79 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 5th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 16.53% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.84% | 10th |
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Lightning vs. Islanders Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov, a leading offensive player a season ago for Tampa Bay, posted 130 points on the season.
- With 38 goals and 50 assists, Jake Guentzel was among the top offensive options for Tampa Bay a season ago (88 points, 1.1 per game).
- Tampa Bay's offensive effort last season was aided by Brandon Hagel's 88 points, including 38 assists.
- Last season for Tampa Bay, Andrei Vasilevskiy (39-15-4) recorded a 2.3 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .912.
Islanders
- Mathew Barzal scored 19 goals (0.2 per game) and dished out 53 assists (0.6 per game) last season, fueling the New York offense with 72 total points (0.9 per game). He averaged 2.2 shots per game, shooting 10.4%.
- Matthew Schaefer helped lead the attack for New York last season with 23 goals and 36 assists.
- Bo Horvat's 31 goals and 26 assists added up to 57 points.
- Ilya Sorokin was 29-24-2 last season, allowing 144 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (16th in the league).
Lightning vs. Islanders Injury Report
Lightning
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg: Out (Undisclosed),
Yanni Gourde: Out (Hip)
Islanders
Alexander Romanov: Out (Acl),
Mathew Barzal: Out (Knee),
Bo Horvat: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2026 | Capitals | W 3-1 | Home |
| 10/5/2026 | Flyers | W 4-1 | Home |
| 10/8/2026 | Wild | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/10/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2026 | Devils | W 6-0 | Home |
| 10/6/2026 | Rangers | L 5-2 | Away |
| 10/8/2026 | Blackhawks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 10/10/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 10/13/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/15/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 10/17/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |