NHL Eastern Showdown: Lightning Seeks Fourth Home Victory Over Islanders at Amalie Arena

Friday, March 29th, 2024

The New York Islanders, positioned fifth in the Metropolitan Division with a tally of 31 wins, 26 losses, and 15 overtime losses, are scheduled to compete against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are ranked fourth in the Atlantic Division with a scorecard of 40 wins, 25 losses, and 7 overtime losses. The match is set for 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Saturday, taking place in Tampa, Florida.

Heading into this match, the Tampa Bay Lightning have secured victories in their previous three matches played at home. Their goal performance has been positive, with a net scoring differential of +14, courtesy of notching 250 goals while conceding 236 to their opponents.

On the other hand, the Islanders have shown a mixed performance in away games, holding a record of 15 wins, 16 losses, and 5 overtime losses, coupled with a negative scoring differential of -23 by scoring 214 goals and surrendering 237.

This matchup marks the third occasion the two teams have faced off this season, with the Lightning coming out on top during their last encounter with a score of 4-2.

For the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos have been pivotal in their successful performances, while the Islanders have relied heavily on the efforts of Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson.

In the recent spell of 10 games, the Lightning have showcased a formidable offense by averaging 4.2 goals per game, whereas the Islanders have managed an average of 2.4 goals per game.

Regarding team fitness, the Lightning's lineup sees Haydn Fleury as day-to-day due to a lower body injury and Mikhail Sergachev sidelined with a similar concern. For the Islanders, Scott Mayfield will miss the remainder of the season owing to a lower body injury.

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