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    New York Islanders @ Tampa Bay Lightning

    NYI
    New York IslandersIslandersNYI
    16-10-3, 9-4-1 Away
    2
    16-10-3, 9-4-1 Away
    Final
    123T
    Islanders
    NYI
    		0022
    Lightning
    TB
    		0000
    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    16-10-2, 8-7-0 Home
    0
    16-10-2, 8-7-0 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    NYI lead 2-0

    • Lightning
      1
    • Islanders
      2
    Game 1
    3/12
    • Islanders
      2
    • Lightning
      0
    Game 2
    7/12
    • Lightning
      2
    • Islanders
      3
    Game 3
    13/12

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    12:00 AM, 7 December 2025
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 19,092
    • Referees:
    • Brandon Blandina
    • Corey Syvret
    • Linesmen:
    • Devin Berg
    • CJ Murray

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina3515676
    Pittsburgh28151268
    NY Islanders3121567
    Columbus2820763
    Washington2823763
    Philadelphia25201060
    New Jersey2826258
    NY Rangers2228650
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Tampa Bay3614476
    Detroit3318672
    Buffalo3218670
    Montreal3117870
    Boston3220468
    Toronto2721963
    Ottawa2722761
    Florida2824359
    Full Standings

    NHL News

    Sources: Team Canada adds Bennett as replacement for Cirelli

    Sources: Team Canada adds Bennett as replacement for Cirelli

    Panthers center Sam Bennett has been named an Olympic injury replacement for Lightning center Anthony Cirelli on Team Canada, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
    Defending champ Finland names Korpisalo as replacement goalie

    Defending champ Finland names Korpisalo as replacement goalie

    Finland named Joonas Korpisalo as an injury replacement in its Olympics roster on Tuesday, with the Boston goaltender taking the place of Buffalo's Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
    Who has the most game-winning goals in NHL history?

    Who has the most game-winning goals in NHL history?

    Here's a look at the players with the most game-winning goals in NHL history.
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