New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Dec 07, 2025. Final score: New York Islanders 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 07, 2025 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 2 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 0 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Casey Cizikas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.16 | 0.95 |
| 2nd | Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12:41 | 0.16 | 0.85 |
| 3rd | Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 12:46 | NYI | Calum Ritchie | Anders Lee, Tony DeAngelo | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 19:58 | NYI | Casey Cizikas | — | 6v5 | 2–0 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.26 | 3.88 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 36.2% | 63.8% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 42.5% | 57.5% |
| Hits | 22 | 21 |
| Blocks | 22 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Cizikas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.16 | 0.95 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:41 | 0.16 | 0.85 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.49 | 0.49 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:16 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:38 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:39 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:29 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:38 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:35 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:13 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:27 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:46 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:56 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:45 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:13 | 0.19 | -0.20 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:15 | 0.04 | 0.30 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:44 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:39 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 21:33 | 0.84 | 0.05 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:50 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:55 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:06 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:57 | 0.47 | 0.00 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:11 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:28 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:04 | 0.61 | -0.10 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 32 | 32 | 100.0% | 3.90 | W |
| Jonas Johansson | Tampa Bay Lightning | 17 | 18 | 94.4% | 0.79 | L |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2–0 on Dec 07, 2025.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.88 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.26 — Tampa Bay Lightning owned the better of the chances but New York Islanders took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Casey Cizikas led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.95 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 32 of 32, worth 3.9 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The New York Islanders beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2–0 on Dec 07, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Casey Cizikas led all skaters at 0.95, on 1G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.88 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.26, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 19 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 32. High-danger chances went 6 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ilya Sorokin stopped 32 of 32 (3.9 goals saved above expected); Jonas Johansson stopped 17 of 18 (0.79 goals saved above expected).