Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders: preview, form and head-to-head

Tampa Bay Lightning
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New York Islanders host Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) on October 10, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup edge

Form edge: Tampa Bay Lightning, 2-3 in the last 5 games against 1-4 for New York Islanders.

Recent form: last 5

Tampa Bay Lightning: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 8 goals scored and 12 conceded.

Tampa Bay Lightning
Oct 1, 2026at New York RangersL1–5
May 3, 2026 · last seasonvs Montreal CanadiensL1–2
May 1, 2026 · last seasonat Montreal CanadiensW1–0
Apr 29, 2026 · last seasonvs Montreal CanadiensL2–3
Apr 26, 2026 · last seasonat Montreal CanadiensW3–2

New York Islanders: 1 win and 4 losses in the last 5, with 8 goals scored and 14 conceded.

New York Islanders
Sep 30, 2026at Toronto Maple LeafsL1–2
Apr 14, 2026 · last seasonvs Carolina HurricanesL1–2
Apr 12, 2026 · last seasonvs Montreal CanadiensL1–4
Apr 11, 2026 · last seasonvs Ottawa SenatorsL0–3
Apr 9, 2026 · last seasonvs Toronto Maple LeafsW5–3

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 3 meetings on record, Tampa Bay Lightning won 0, New York Islanders won 3.

Dec 13, 2025 · last seasonNew York Islanders3–2Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 7, 2025 · last seasonTampa Bay Lightning0–2New York Islanders
Dec 3, 2025 · last seasonNew York Islanders2–1Tampa Bay Lightning

Season so far

Tampa Bay Lightning are 30th of 32 on win rate after 1 game (0-1).

New York Islanders are 28th of 32 on win rate after 1 game (0-1).

#TeamPWLGoals
30Tampa Bay Lightning1011:5
28New York Islanders1011:2

What the full preview covers

  • Key factors: the matchups and numbers that shape this game.
  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
  • Team news: injuries and availability from the latest reports.
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