When do the Tampa Bay Lightning play the New York Islanders?

The Lightning will play the New York Islanders on Saturday, December 13th.

Who has the advantage in the season series between the Lightning and Islanders?

The New York Islanders have won both previous matchups against the Tampa Bay Lightning this season.

Where can I find Tampa Bay Lightning 2026 Stadium Series merchandise?

Tampa Bay Lightning 2026 Stadium Series merchandise is available for pre-sell at TampaBaySports.com.

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Lightning Face Islanders: Season Series Finale

13 Dec

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Summary

Lightning close season series against Islanders on Saturday.
Islanders previously won two games against Lightning this season.
Leads in franchise scoring against Islanders are tied.

Lightning Face Islanders: Season Series Finale

The Tampa Bay Lightning will face the New York Islanders on Saturday, December 13th, marking the conclusion of their season series. The Islanders have held the advantage in their previous encounters this season, securing two victories over the Lightning. These past results set the stage for a competitive matchup as both teams aim to finish their season series with a win.

Historically, the Lightning have a strong overall record against the Islanders, but their road performance has been more challenging. Key players like Vincent Lecavalier and Steven Stamkos hold franchise scoring records against New York, while Nikita Kucherov continues to be a significant offensive threat. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has also shown strong performance against the Islanders throughout his career.

Fans can also look forward to pre-selling merchandise for the 2026 Stadium Series. This upcoming event offers a chance to acquire exclusive gear, including the official Stadium Series jersey. Details on how to pre-order can be found at TampaBaySports.com, with supplies expected to be limited.