Islanders Face-Off Against Rivals in Anticipated Rematch

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Islanders Face-Off Against Rivals in Anticipated Rematch

The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face the New York Islanders in a highly anticipated rematch this Saturday. The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.

Matchup Overview

This game marks the second meeting between these two teams within a five-day span. The Islanders secured a 2-1 victory over the Lightning on Tuesday at UBS Arena, beginning a three-game series this season. The final matchup will occur on December 13 in New York.

Game Details

Date: Saturday, December 6
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
TV Coverage: The Spot – Tampa Bay 66 (check local listings)
Radio Coverage: 102.5 MHz-FM, Lightning Radio 24/7
Streaming: TampaBayLightning.com/Stream

Team Lineups

Expected line combinations may shift before game time, but here’s what was last seen:

Forward Lines:
- Brandon Hagel – Anthony Cirelli – Nikita Kucherov
- Jake Guentzel – Nick Paul – Oliver Bjorkstrand
- Zemgus Girgensons – Yanni Gourde – Pontus Holmberg
- Curtis Douglas – Dominic James – Gage Goncalves
Defensemen:
- JJ Moser – Darren Raddysh
- Charle-Edouard D’Astous – Emil Lilleberg
- Declan Carlile – Max Crozier
Goaltenders:
- Jonas Johansson
- Brandon Halverson

Lightning’s Performance Against Islanders

Historically, Tampa Bay holds a 60-46-10 advantage over the Islanders, including a 34-17-7 record at home. Star player Vincent Lecavalier is the franchise’s all-time leading scorer against New York. He boasts 46 points in 50 career games against them.

Active player Nikita Kucherov leads current Lightning players with 37 points in 33 games against the Islanders. In the 2024-25 season, he notably produced 7 points (2 goals, 5 assists) in three matchups against this rival.

Goalie Statistics

Andrei Vasilevskiy, Tampa Bay’s primary goaltender, has a strong record against the Islanders with 14 wins in 20 games and a .937 save percentage. In contrast, Jonas Johansson has a less experienced record, holding 1 win and a .855 save percentage.

Game Night Promotion

As part of the festivities, the Lightning will celebrate a “90s Night” with special merchandise available. The new Starter Outerwear collection will be launched, reflecting popular 90s trends. Fans can purchase items at the arena and online at TampaBaySports.com while supplies last.