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NHL play on Tuesday includes a meeting in Elmont, New York between the Tampa Bay Lightning (43-25-5) and New York Islanders (32-31-10) at UBS Arena, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning sit in fourth place and the Islanders are 12th in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Islanders: April 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.59 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.64 | 6th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 25.98% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.97% | 7th |
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.74 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.05 | 19th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 12.64% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.33% | 30th |
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Lightning vs. Islanders Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov has been important to Tampa Bay's offense this season, racking up 108 points in 69 games.
- Brandon Hagel has 33 goals and 48 assists for Tampa Bay to compile 81 total points (1.1 per game).
- Brayden Point has created 73 points for Tampa Bay in 68 games this season, scoring on 22.2% of his shots and putting up 38 goals and 35 assists.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy (35-19-3) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .920 for Tampa Bay.
Islanders
- Anders Lee's 51 points make him a pivotal offensive option for New York. He has recorded 28 goals and 23 assists in 73 games.
- Bo Horvat is one of the impact players on offense for New York with 51 total points (0.7 per game), with 23 goals and 28 assists in 72 games.
- Kyle Palmieri's 23 goals and 24 assists add up to 47 points this season.
- Ilya Sorokin is 27-22-6 in 55 games this season, conceding 147 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 1382 saves and a .904 save percentage (25th in the league).
Lightning vs. Islanders Injury Report
Lightning
None
Islanders
Mathew Barzal: Out (Kneecap),
Semyon Varlamov: Out For Season (Lower Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2025 | Penguins | W 6-1 | Home |
| 3/27/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | W 8-0 | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Islanders | W 5-3 | Home |
| 4/1/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 4/3/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 4/7/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2025 | Canucks | L 5-2 | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Lightning | L 5-3 | Away |
| 3/30/2025 | Hurricanes | L 6-4 | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 4/4/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 4/8/2025 | Predators | - | Away |