Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our esteemed team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this installment, we will make predictions for the New York Islanders versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

NHL Predictions: New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Time: 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

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2025-26 Season Series: Islanders lead 2-0

This matchup features two Eastern Conference opponents meeting for the third time this month. Both teams are holding a strong stand

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