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Match Report

Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov power the Lightning to a 5-3 win over the Islanders

— Brayden Point scored twice and Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Islanders 5-3 on Saturday.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
10/31/26 vs Edmonton Oilers L 0-4 NHL
10/29/26 @ Minnesota Wild W 4-3 NHL
10/27/26 @ Nashville Predators W 4-3 NHL
10/25/26 @ Dallas Stars L 3-6 NHL
10/22/26 vs Los Angeles Kings L 2-3 NHL
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Play by Play

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Team Stats

NYI TB
12
Blocked Shots
12
30
Hits
14
9
Takeaways
8
38
Shots
24
1
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
0
50.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
35
Faceoffs Won
27
56.5
Faceoff Win Percent
43.5
14
Giveaways
14
0
Total Penalties
2
0
Penalty Minutes
4

Head to Head

Series tied 1-1

NYI Last 5 matchups TB
  1. 1 Final 2025-04-01 @ NYI 4
  2. 3 Final 2025-03-29 @ TB 5
  3. 3 Final/OT 2025-02-02 @ TB 2

Injuries

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Zemgus Girgensons Out
  • Erik Cernak Day-To-Day
  • Yanni Gourde Injured Reserve

New York Islanders

  • Ryan Pulock Out
  • Matias Maccelli Injured Reserve
  • Calum Ritchie Injured Reserve
  • Alexander Romanov Injured Reserve
  • Mathew Barzal Injured Reserve

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