Games / NHL / Jan 30, 2027

New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Islanders (7-6-4) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL. TV: MSGSN, The Spot - MTN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders.

NHLSaturday, January 30, 2027

New York Islanders7-6-4

7:00 PM ETJan 30, 2027

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

DateJan 30, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBenchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL

TVMSGSN, The Spot - MTN

Team comparison

New York IslandersTampa Bay Lightning

Goals per game

2.9

3.7

Goals allowed per game

3.1

7-6-4Record11-4-2

5th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

3-5Road record / home record8-0

LLLLWLast 5LWWWL

L4StreakL1

Team stats

New York IslandersTampa Bay Lightning

Goals Against Average

2.94

3.06

Shots Against per Game

29.1

24.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

86.7

72.9

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

3.71

Shots per Game

25.8

29.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

19.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

232

140

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Islanders

Matias Maccelli LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Mathew Barzal C · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ryan Pulock D · Upper Body

Out

Calum Ritchie C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Alexander Romanov D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Recent form

New York IslandersLLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at San Jose SharksL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 4-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesL 3-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 0-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Tampa Bay LightningLWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 3-4

Nov 7, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 4-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsW 4-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 4-5

Season series

TB leads series 1-0

Mar 13, 2027NYI 0, TB 0

Jan 30, 2027NYI 0, TB 0

Oct 10, 2026TB 5, NYI 3

Team pages

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

The game is on Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

How can I watch New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

TV: MSGSN, The Spot - MTN.

What are the records of the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning?

New York Islanders: 7-6-4. Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2.

Who is injured for New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

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