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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
    14/12

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    8:00 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
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

    NHL News

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    Tortorella leaves open possibility of return to Golden Knights

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    How the Hurricanes' jock-nerd alliance won the Stanley Cup

    How the Hurricanes' jock-nerd alliance won the Stanley Cup

    Coach Rod Brind'Amour and GM Eric Tulsky blended the perfect recipe, creating a team that won its first Cup in 20 years -- and will be back for more.
    Hurricanes' Jordan Staal, 37, becomes oldest Conn Smythe winner

    Hurricanes' Jordan Staal, 37, becomes oldest Conn Smythe winner

    Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal became the oldest player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy at age 37.
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