Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders – Tuesday, December 2, 2025, UBS Arena, Elmont, New York. Puck drop: 4:00 p.m. PDT (7:00 p.m. ET local time).
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For streaming this Atlantic Division showdown, U.S. viewers can catch the full live broadcast on ESPN+, which offers out-of-market access to over 1,000 NHL games this season, complete with multi-view options, replays, and expert analysis from the ESPN Hockey Night team—perfect for following Nikita Kucherov’s point chase on the go via the ESPN app. Regional fans in the New York market tune into MSG Networks (MSGN) for Isles coverage, while Tampa Bay supporters get the action on FanDuel Sports Network Sun (formerly Bally Sports Sun), both streamable through their respective apps or services like Fubo and DirecTV Stream that carry these channels in HD. NHL Center Ice provides another premium streaming layer for comprehensive out-of-market viewing, bundling this game with highlights and stats. In Canada, it’s available on Sportsnet East or TSN channels with streaming via the SN Now or TSN+ apps for cord-cutters. UK audiences can access it through TNT Sports or Premier Sports platforms, and international fans worldwide should check DAZN or local NHL partners for geo-specific streams—always verify blackouts and use a VPN if needed for seamless global access. Audio options abound too, with SiriusXM NHL Radio for play-by-play and the official NHL app for free live updates and podcasts.This matchup at UBS Arena pits the scorching-hot Tampa Bay Lightning (16-7-2, first in the East with 34 points) against a slumping New York Islanders squad (13-10-3, ninth in the conference with 29 points), as the Bolts aim to extend their six-game winning streak while the Isles seek to snap a three-game skid that includes a 4-1 home loss to Washington. Tampa Bay’s offense hums at 3.4 goals per game (fifth league-wide), powered by Nikita Kucherov’s league-leading 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) in 23 games and Brandon Hagel’s breakout 27 points (15 goals, 12 assists), but they’ll miss forward Conor Geekie (upper body) and defenseman Erik Cernak (lower body), testing depth against New York’s physical forecheck. Andrei Vasilevskiy (11-5-2, .915 save percentage) eyes a bounce-back in net after allowing four goals in a recent win, backed by a stifling 89% penalty kill (second in NHL) and blue-liners like Darren Raddysh feeding rush chances to Jake Guentzel, who’s torched the Isles for five points in three games last season.Patrick Roy’s Islanders, averaging a middling 2.6 goals per game but stout at 2.5 against (10th defensively), lean on Bo Horvat’s two-way reliability (15 goals, 11 assists for 26 points) and Ilya Sorokin’s crease command (.920 save percentage at home), though the netminder faces a Tampa attack that’s won four of the last five head-to-heads. Without forward Simon Holmstrom (day-to-day, upper body), New York’s second line of Mathew Barzal, Jonathan Drouin, and Anthony Duclair must generate spark, while the top pairing of Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov aims to neutralize Kucherov’s sniping amid a home record that’s dipped to 6-5-2. The Isles’ power play clicks at 22% but falters shorthanded, setting up a potential special-teams chess match.With Tampa Bay as -150 moneyline favorites and an over/under of 5.5 reflecting the Bolts’ scoring surge against New York’s tightening D—this 4:00 p.m. PDT drop tees up playoff-preview intensity under the UBS lights. For the Lightning, it’s about sustaining dominance; for the Islanders, a desperate stand to reignite their push. Stream it wherever you roam, and let the rivalry roar.