NHL · Sunday, 11 October, MSK · UBS Arena

New York Islanders — Tampa Bay Lightning

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Model prediction and result

3:5Came true
New York Islanders36%
Draw in regulation24%
Tampa Bay Lightning40%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 3:5: the model's most likely outcome, Tampa Bay Lightning to win (53% incl. overtime), came true.

Close to a coin flip: New York Islanders 47%, Tampa Bay Lightning 53% including overtime.

The model expects few goals: 5.3 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 51%.

Why

  • The teams are almost level on expected goals: 2.6 and 2.7.

Probabilities

Expected goals: New York Islanders — Tampa Bay Lightning2.6–2.7
New York Islanders to win (incl. OT and shootout)47%
Tampa Bay Lightning to win (incl. OT and shootout)53%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)51%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)49%

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Form

New York Islanders

  • 09.10Chicago Blackhawks4:1
  • 07.10away · New York Rangers2:5
  • 04.10New Jersey Devils6:0
  • 01.10away · Toronto Maple Leafs1:2
  • 15.04Carolina Hurricanes1:2

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • 09.10Minnesota Wild3:2
  • 06.10Philadelphia Flyers4:1
  • 04.10Washington Capitals3:1
  • 02.10away · New York Rangers1:5
  • 04.05Montreal Canadiens1:2

Head to head

  • 13.12.2025New York Islanders — Tampa Bay Lightning3:2 SO
  • 07.12.2025Tampa Bay Lightning — New York Islanders0:2
  • 03.12.2025New York Islanders — Tampa Bay Lightning2:1
  • 02.04.2025New York Islanders — Tampa Bay Lightning1:4
  • 29.03.2025Tampa Bay Lightning — New York Islanders5:3

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
12, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceAnaheim Ducks640220–17+38
13, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionTampa Bay Lightning640217–16+18
14, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceFlorida Panthers732219–20-18
19Buffalo Sabres731319–26-77
20New York Islanders630319–15+46
21Washington Capitals630319–18+16

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 40% will not happen in roughly 60 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →