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The New York Islanders (23-20-7) will try to extend a six-game win streak when they play the Tampa Bay Lightning (27-20-3) on the road on Saturday, February 1 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will win Saturday's game.
The Islanders have an 8-2-0 record in their last 10 games. They have scored 30 goals while allowing just 13 in that period. On the power play, 20 opportunities have resulted in three goals (15.0% success rate).
Lightning vs. Islanders Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score of Lightning 4, Islanders 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-171)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning are 5-3-8 in overtime matchups as part of a 27-20-3 overall record.
- Tampa Bay is 6-7-2 (14 points) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Lightning scored just one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Tampa Bay finished 0-8-1 in the nine games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering one point).
- The Lightning are 27-6-1 in the 34 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 55 points).
- In the 15 games when Tampa Bay has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 9-6-0 record (18 points).
- In the 27 games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 15-12-0 (30 points).
- The Lightning's opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Lightning finished 11-6-3 in those contests (25 points).
Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have a 5-7-12 record in overtime games this season and a 23-20-7 overall record.
- In the 18 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
- This season the Islanders scored just one goal in eight games and they've earned two points (0-6-2) in those contests.
- New York has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Islanders have scored at least three goals in 30 games, earning 48 points from those contests.
- New York has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games this season and has registered 17 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, New York has posted a record of 11-12-2 (24 points).
- The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Islanders finished 12-6-5 in those contests (29 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Islanders AVG | Islanders Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3.48 | Goals Scored | 2.72 | 25th |
| 11th | 2.78 | Goals Allowed | 2.84 | 12th |
| 11th | 29.2 | Shots | 28.6 | 15th |
| 15th | 28.2 | Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 14th |
| 5th | 26.9% | Power Play % | 11.67% | 32nd |
| 11th | 81.54% | Penalty Kill % | 69.81% | 31st |
Lightning vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
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