Islanders vs Lightning · as of Wed, Nov 4
As of Wednesday, November 4, the Bolts lead 1-0 in the season series after 1 of 3 meetings. Last time out, Sat, Oct 10, the Lightning won 5-3. Next game: Saturday, January 30, Islanders at Lightning, 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena on MSG Sportsnet, The Spot (US).
Season series so far
| Date | Final | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10Sat |  Lightning 5, Islanders 3Lightning at Islanders | UBS Arena |
Remaining Islanders vs Lightning games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30Sat | Islanders at LightningBenchmark International Arena USMSG Sportsnet, The Spot | USMSG Sportsnet, The Spot | |
| Mar 13Sat | Islanders at LightningBenchmark International Arena USMSG Sportsnet, The Spot | USMSG Sportsnet, The Spot |
Times in your time zone. TV from the official NHL schedule: national and both clubs' local channels.
Who to root for
Both clubs are in the Eastern Conference, so they chase the same playoff spots. A regulation win takes two points away from a direct rival, a four-point swing compared with the reverse result. If you cheer for a third Eastern club, a regulation finish is best (two points handed out instead of three), ideally won by whichever of the two is less of a threat to you. Your team's playoff odds page shows the exact effect on game days.
Side by side
 Islanders | Stat | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| 7-5-2 | Record | 9-3-2 |
| 16 | Points | 20 |
| .571 | Points % | .714 |
| 5th Met | Division | 3rd Atl |
| 13th East | Conference | 4th East |
| +1 | Goal diff | +7 |
| 5-3-2 | Last 10 | 6-2-2 |
| L1 | Streak | W1 |
| 47% | Playoff odds | 89% |
| 3% | Win division | 29% |
| 94 | Projected pts | 107 |
| 0-1-0 | Series W-L-OT | 1-0-0 |
Records and ranks from the official NHL standings. Odds and projections from the Tonight.hockey model.
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Lightning Vs Islanders: questions
- When do the Islanders play the Lightning next?
- Saturday, January 30, 2027: New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena.
- What channel is Islanders vs Lightning on?
- The next meeting (Sat, Jan 30) airs on MSG Sportsnet, The Spot (US).
- Who won the last Islanders vs Lightning game?
- Lightning 5, Islanders 3 on Saturday, October 10 at UBS Arena.
- How many times do the Islanders and Lightning play this season?
- 3 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 1 in Elmont and 2 in Tampa. 1 played, 2 to go.
- How do the Islanders and Lightning compare this season?
- The New York Islanders are 7-5-2 with 16 points; the Tampa Bay Lightning are 9-3-2 with 20 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.