New York Islanders 3-5 Tampa Bay Lightning: final score
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Tampa Bay Lightning beat New York Islanders 5-3 on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in the NHL.
- Competition
- NHL
- Start time
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, 7:30 PM (ET)
- Venue
- UBS Arena, Elmont
- 👥
- 17345
- Where to watch
- ESPN+, MSGSN, The Spot - MTN (In the United States · ESPN)
The match in numbers
- A 5-3 win for Tampa Bay Lightning over New York Islanders.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
By period
| New York Islanders | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Match videos
Live commentary
- 3rd · 18:37Brandon Hagel Goal (4) Snap Shot, assists: Anthony Cirelli (1), Nikita Kucherov (7)
- 3rd · 18:16Brandon Hagel Goal (3) Wrist Shot, assists: Max Crozier (2), Ryan McDonagh (1)
- 2nd · 19:53Brayden Schenn Goal (2) Tip-In, assists: Bo Horvat (2), Matias Maccelli (3)
- 2nd · 11:41Jean-Gabriel Pageau Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Matthew Schaefer (4), Tony DeAngelo (1)
- 2nd · 7:54Jake Guentzel Goal (3) Wrist Shot, assists: Nikita Kucherov (6), Brandon Hagel (4)
- 2nd · 6:27Tony DeAngelo Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Ondrej Palat (1)
- 1st · 15:42Brandon Hagel Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Victor Hedman (1), Max Crozier (1)
- 1st · 5:45Jake Guentzel Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: none
Commentary: ESPN
Head-to-head record
0
New York Islanders
0
Draws
1
Tampa Bay Lightning
Last meetings
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 20 | WLWLW |
| 2 |  Bruins | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 19 | WWLWW |
| 3 |  Senators | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | WLWLW |
| 4 |  Maple Leafs | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 16 | LWWWW |
| 5 |  Lightning | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | WWWLL |
| 6 |  Rangers | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | LLWLL |
| 7 |  Devils | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | WLWWW |
| 8 |  Capitals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | LWWLW |
| 9 |  Islanders | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | WLWWL |
| 10 |  Canadiens | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | WLWLW |
| 11 |  Panthers | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | WWWLL |
| 12 |  Red Wings | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | WWLWL |
| 13 |  Sabres | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | LWLLL |
| 14 |  Penguins | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | LLLWW |
| 15 |  Flyers | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 9 | LWWWL |
| 16 |  Blue Jackets | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | LWLLW |
FAQ
What was the score in New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning?
Tampa Bay Lightning beat New York Islanders 5-3 on Saturday, October 10 (NHL).
When do New York Islanders play next?
New York Islanders play Dallas Stars on Sunday, October 25 at 6:00 PM (ET).
When do Tampa Bay Lightning play next?
Tampa Bay Lightning play Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 PM (ET).
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