National Hockey League

FINAL
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Match Report

Evgeni Nabokov collects shutout as Isles top Lightning

Evgeni Nabokov made 18 saves for second shutout this season and 54th overall in the NHL, John Tavares scored his 17th goal, and the New York Islanders beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Thursday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/12/26 @ Los Angeles Kings W 5-2 NHL
11/9/26 @ San Jose Sharks L 2-3 NHL
11/7/26 vs New Jersey Devils L 4-5 NHL
11/5/26 vs Carolina Hurricanes L 3-5 NHL
10/31/26 vs Edmonton Oilers L 0-4 NHL
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Team Stats

NYI TB
15
Blocked Shots
12
17
Hits
26
6
Takeaways
5
29
Shots
18
1
Power Play Goals
0
1
Power Play Opportunities
2
100.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
28
Faceoffs Won
22
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
9
Giveaways
7
2
Total Penalties
1
4
Penalty Minutes
2

Head to Head

NYI lead series 2-0

NYI Last 5 matchups TB
  1. 4 Final 2013-04-06 @ NYI 2
  2. 2 Final 2013-03-14 @ TB 0
  3. 4 Final 2013-01-21 @ NYI 3

Injuries

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Erik Cernak Day-To-Day
  • Anthony Cirelli Day-To-Day
  • Brayden Point Injured Reserve

New York Islanders

  • Jean-Gabriel Pageau Day-To-Day
  • Calum Ritchie Injured Reserve
  • Alexander Romanov Injured Reserve

NHL News

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