NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders, October 10th

Last Word On Hockey previews the October 10 matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. The Lightning enter on a three-game winning streak with a 3-1-0 record, while the Islanders stand at 2-2-0 following a recent 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Writer Joe Rendace predicts the Lightning will secure a 3-2 victory.

The preview highlights key players, noting that New York forward Bo Horvat has scored four goals in four games, while the Islanders remain without the injured Mathew Barzal. Tampa Bay relies on balanced scoring and strong goaltending from Dennis Hildeby and Andrei Vasilevskiy, while facing New York netminder Ilya Sorokin in their first road contest of the season.