Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Islanders on Oct 10, 2026. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 5, New York Islanders 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 5 |
| New York Islanders score | 3 |
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 | Brandon Hagel | L | 3 | 1 | 6 | 21:32 | 1.12 | 3.83 |
| 2nd | Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.13 | 1.93 |
| 3rd | Jake Guentzel | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 19:29 | 0.57 | 1.72 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:45 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:42 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Victor Hedman, Max Crozier | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 06:27 | NYI | Tony DeAngelo | Ondrej Palat | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 07:54 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 11:41 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Tony DeAngelo, Ondrej Palat | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 19:53 | NYI | Brayden Schenn | Bo Horvat, Matias Maccelli | 5v4 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 18:16 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Max Crozier, Ryan McDonagh | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 18:37 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Anthony Cirelli, Nikita Kucherov | 6v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.16 | 2.29 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 51.5% | 48.5% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| Hits | 18 | 30 |
| Blocks | 14 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Hagel | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 21:32 | 1.12 | 3.83 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 19:29 | 0.57 | 1.72 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:46 | 0.05 | 1.59 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.08 | 1.37 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.07 | 1.07 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.02 | 1.06 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:01 | 0.06 | 0.83 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:34 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:14 | 0.28 | 0.22 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.16 | 0.21 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:29 | 0.26 | 0.18 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:13 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:57 | 0.34 | 0.02 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:01 | 0.02 | -0.18 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:37 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:30 | 0.03 | -0.39 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.13 | 1.93 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:09 | 0.52 | 1.22 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.14 | 0.65 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:14 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:41 | 0.12 | 0.54 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:05 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 27:07 | 0.30 | 0.46 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:35 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.80 | 0.35 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:17 | 0.16 | 0.33 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:29 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:10 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:38 | 0.04 | -0.14 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:45 | 0.05 | -0.34 |
| Victor Eklund | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:25 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.01 | -0.71 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.71 | W |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -1.25 | L |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New York Islanders 5–3 on Oct 10, 2026.
New York Islanders generated 2.29 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 3.16 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brandon Hagel led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.83 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 20 of 23, worth -0.71 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Islanders 5–3 on Oct 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 5, New York Islanders 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brandon Hagel led all skaters at 3.83, on 3G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 2.29 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.16, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 26 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 23. High-danger chances went 15 to 15.