The Lightning are slight favorites on the road against the Isles, who will be inducting Pat LaFonantaine into the team’s Hall of Fame before puck drop on Saturday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders meet Saturday at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, with puck drop set for 3:30 p.m. ET.

The Islanders franchise finally gives Pat LaFontaine his due this afternoon (3:3o start) with induction into their Hall of Fame if not a number retirement — never mind your Sims, Ladds and Berubes who’ve worn #16 since — and they face the Lightning for the third time in two weeks.

With every passing year, everyone thinks that the Lightning are finally going to fall off and miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Yet, the team’s veteran core manages to keep them chugging along. This year’s squad bounced back from a 1-4-2 start to win five games in a row.

There is a huge slate in the NHL on Thursday night with 13 games on the docket, including a few key matchups. My best bets for tonight are targeting a pair of r

The second month of the NHL season is in the books and it’s time to look at how the NHL’s playoff race is evolving.

The Red Wings have received some quality performances between the pipes, with veteran Cam Talbot leading the way. On top of that, captain Dylan Larkin continues to lead a healthy mix of veteran offensive talent, with young stars like Emmitt Finnie and Nate Danielson contributing to the team’s success.

Ahead of the Sunshine State hosting back-to-back outdoor games – the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic and the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series – the NHL, NHLPA, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning will unite to celebrate hockey from mid-December through the beginning of February with numerous community events and initiatives.