The Tampa Bay Lightning (16-9-2) and the New York Islanders (15-10-3) hit the ice in Tampa, Florida on December 6, 2025 at Benchmark International Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning rank third and the Islanders sixth in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Islanders: Dec. 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Benchmark International Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.63 | 6th |
| Shots | 27 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 15.12% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 87.36% | 1st |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.96 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.79 | 9th |
| Shots | 29.7 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 13.83% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.93% | 8th |
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Lightning vs. Islanders Top Players
Lightning
- A leading offensive player this season for Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov has put up 34 points.
- Brandon Hagel has 29 points (17 goals, 12 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Through 27 games, Jake Guentzel has proven himself as an important offensive option for Tampa Bay. He has 28 points (14 goals and 14 assists).
- In 19 games played this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy (11-6-2) has given up 43 goals.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat's 29 points make him a vital offensive option for New York. He has 17 goals and 12 assists in 28 games.
- Mathew Barzal is a leading scorer for New York with 21 total points this season. He has scored eight goals and added 13 assists in 27 games.
- Matthew Schaefer's eight goals and 12 assists add up to 20 points this season.
- Ilya Sorokin has a .906 save percentage (24th in the league), with 472 total saves, giving up 49 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has compiled a 9-8-2 record this season.
Lightning vs. Islanders Injury Report
Lightning
Andrei Vasilevskiy: Out (Undisclosed),
Victor Hedman: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Brayden Point: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Erik Cernak: Out (Undisclosed),
Ryan McDonagh: Out (Undisclosed)
Islanders
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Out (Upper Body),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Jonathan Drouin: Day-To-Day (Back),
Alexander Romanov: Out (Upper Body),
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2025 | Rangers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/2/2025 | Islanders | L 2-1 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Penguins | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | Capitals | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Lightning | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Avalanche | W 6-3 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |