The Tampa Bay Lightning (16-7-2, riding a seven-game winning streak) hit the road against the New York Islanders (13-10-3, losers of three straight). The game on Tuesday, Dec. 2 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.
To prepare for this matchup, here is who we predict to emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey game.
The Islanders have scored 22 goals in their past 10 games, while allowing 20 goals. A total of 36 power-play opportunities during that span have turned into three power-play goals (8.3%). They are 5-4-1 over those games.
Lightning vs. Islanders Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final tally of Islanders 4, Lightning 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (+115)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)
Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.
Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning are 16-7-2 overall and 3-2-5 in overtime matchups.
- In the 12 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-4-2 record (good for 14 points).
- In the one game this season the Lightning scored only one goal, they lost in overtime.
- Tampa Bay has scored exactly two goals in eight games this season (3-4-1 record, seven points).
- The Lightning have scored at least three goals 16 times, and are 13-3-0 in those games (to record 26 points).
- In the eight games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 6-1-1 to register 13 points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Tampa Bay is 5-3-1 (11 points).
- The Lightning's opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Lightning went 11-4-1 in those matchups (23 points).
Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have a 4-3-7 record in overtime contests this season and a 13-10-3 overall record.
- New York has earned 14 points (7-2-0) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- This season the Islanders scored only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
- New York failed to win all five games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Islanders have scored more than two goals in 16 games, earning 27 points from those contests.
- This season, New York has recorded a lone power-play goal in eight games has a record of 5-2-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 2-9-2 (six points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 10-1-0 to register 20 points.
Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.
Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Islanders AVG | Islanders Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.36 | Goals Scored | 2.88 | 21st |
| 3rd | 2.6 | Goals Allowed | 2.85 | 12th |
| 22nd | 26.4 | Shots | 29.5 | 8th |
| 16th | 27.4 | Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 12th |
| 25th | 15.58% | Power Play % | 13.79% | 29th |
| 1st | 88.75% | Penalty Kill % | 81.58% | 11th |
Lightning vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Lightning square off against Islanders.