It’s an Eastern Conference showdown between the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders. These squads have yet to face off this season, and look for a big two points to gain some ground in their respective competitive division. To get you set for some great NHL action, here is our Lightning vs. Islanders prediction.
Both teams have shown excellent signs this season, combining for a 5-3-0 record. This will be an excellent battle as part of a massive slate, one that either could claim. We are not seeing a ton of offensive showdowns from these teams, with only 1 of 8 games surpassing the 6-goal mark. In what will be an intense battle, offense will be the story. We know by now that Tampa Bay is an offensive juggernaut led by the likes of Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, and Jake Guentzel, but New York can be sneakily offensive as well. Their stud #1 defender Matthew Schaefer has proven massive in offensive generation, but veterans like Bo Horvat (4 goals) and Brayden Schenn (4 points) are helping lead the way for their forwards. Both sets of goaltenders have shined thus-far, but this one will catch them off guard. In a game that each team will use as a major measuring tool internally and externally, their offensive efforts will count. Take the over
Lightning vs. Islanders prediction: Over 5.5 (-120) available at time of publishing. Playable at that total time (-145).
