The Tampa Bay Lightning (42-25-5) host the New York Islanders (32-29-10) as a part of Saturday's NHL action, starting at 2 p.m. ET at Amalie Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning are fifth in the Eastern Conference (89 points), and the Islanders are 11th in the Eastern Conference (74 points).
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Lightning vs. Islanders: March 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Amalie Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.57 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.64 | 5th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 25.98% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.32% | 5th |
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.72 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.99 | 17th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 12% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.26% | 30th |
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Lightning vs. Islanders Top Players
Lightning
- With 32 goals and 72 assists this season, Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's top contributors (104 points).
- Brandon Hagel is another of Tampa Bay's major contributors currently with 80 total points (33 goals and 47 assists) to his name.
- Through 67 games, Brayden Point has proven himself as another option for Tampa Bay. He has 71 points (36 goals and 35 assists).
- In the 57 games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .920, the third-best in the league.
Islanders
- Anders Lee has totaled 49 points (0.7 per game) for New York, with 27 goals and 22 assists in 71 games (playing 17:06 per game).
- Bo Horvat is one of the top contributors for New York with 49 total points (0.7 per game), with 23 goals and 26 assists in 70 games.
- New York's Kyle Palmieri is among the leading scorers on the team with 45 total points (22 goals and 23 assists).
- Ilya Sorokin has a .905 save percentage (23rd in the league), with 1363 total saves, allowing 143 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has compiled a 27-21-6 record this season.
Lightning vs. Islanders Injury Report
Lightning
None
Islanders
Mathew Barzal: Out (Kneecap),
Semyon Varlamov: Out For Season (Lower Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2025 | Golden Knights | L 4-2 | Away |
| 3/25/2025 | Penguins | W 6-1 | Home |
| 3/27/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | W 8-0 | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 4/1/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 4/3/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2025 | Flames | L 4-3 | Home |
| 3/24/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 4-3 | Home |
| 3/26/2025 | Canucks | L 5-2 | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 3/30/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 4/4/2025 | Wild | - | Home |