Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks - NHL

Prediction published on 12/2/25, 3:43 PM  by Edgar Jibran in NHL Picks

The NHL Eastern Conference has proven to be the most entertaining in the current season, as practically all the teams have real chances of qualifying for the playoffs by the end of the regular season. With such expectations in mind, the New York Islanders are expected to show their best possible level during their upcoming clash against the Tampa Bay Lightning, which will take place next Tuesday at 06:00 pm CST.

Despite this, it’s worth noting that the Islanders have a three-game losing streak, during which they couldn’t score more than three goals per game. Additionally, it cannot be ignored that they are the third-worst offense in the Metropolitan Division with 76 goals scored, so it makes sense that the bookies’ odds haven’t made them favorites in this tough game against the Lightning.

Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning have had a fantastic recovery, so even though they were one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference by the beginning of the season, they are now leading the standings with 34 points. In this matter, the Lightning is highlighted as the only team that has been able to win its last five games in the league, an incredible streak that is based on their defensive competitiveness.