The Lightning, led by Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov's five-point performances, annihilated the Islanders in game one. Do they have an encore?
While a Tampa Bay Lightning win was predictable Monday evening, most probably did not have an 8-2 drubbing of the New York Islanders in their crystal balls. The Lightning, led by Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov’s five-point performances, annihilated the Isles in what could be the beginning of a quick Eastern Conference final.
Game 2 goes Wednesday night, and New York needs to answer in a big way.
Islanders vs. Lightning Betting Analysis
Going into Game 1 both teams were averaging over three goals per game in the postseason and in their last 10 meetings. A total of 10 goals Monday rises these respective numbers, and the Lightning (3.36) have now surpassed the Islanders (3.29) in postseason goals per game.
Now a -185 favourite to win Game 2, Tampa Bay is rolling on a five-game win streak.
Oddly enough, the under has hit in 10 of Tampa Bay’s last 15 games. Both the Isles and Bolts are averaging 2.29 goals against per game too, so a tame Game 2 could be in store.
New York Islanders
When you lose in the fashion New York did Monday, it’s best to have a short memory and move on. The question is, who will Barry Trotz go forward with in net?
Thomas Greiss started Game 1, but was chased after stopping three pucks on six shots. Semyon Varlamov didn’t fare much better, allowing five goals on just 20 shots. Varlamov’s been New York’s guy for the majority of the postseason, but has a combined .840 save percentage in his last three appearances.
New York is 3-2 coming off a loss in the NHL bubble and averaging four goals in those contests. Monday was also the first time since Game 4 of the First Round that the Isles failed to register at least three goals.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay put their rest from the Second Round to good use as they collected an early 3-1 lead in Game 1 and never looked back. On top of Point’s and Kucherov’s five points each, defencemen Victor Hedman and Kevin Shattenkirk both collected three points.
Jon Cooper and the Lightning are continuing to roster 11 forwards and seven defenceman to success. They only gave up 24 shots Monday and their early lead allowed Cooper to play Hedman only 20:27 in the win.
It was the third time in the 2019–20 NHL season that the Lightning scored eight goals. In fact, Tampa Bay scored nine goals twice in the regular season. Tampa Bay’s fresh, deep, and a tall task for any NHL club right now.
Who Will Win Islanders vs. Lightning?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 8 Sep 12:26pm | NYI | -1.5 +145 | O +5 -135 |
| Closing 9 Sep 11:37pm | NYI | -1.5 +133 | O +5 -155 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Islanders Team Leaders
| Points |
60 |
| + / - |
12 |
| Shots |
195 |
| Penalty Mins |
78 |
| Wins |
19 |
| GAA |
2.62 |
| Points |
85 |
| + / - |
28 |
| Shots |
210 |
| Penalty Mins |
71 |
| Wins |
35 |
| GAA |
2.56 |
| Points |
20 |
| + / - |
12 |
| Shots |
72 |
| Penalty Mins |
28 |
| Wins |
11 |
| GAA |
2.02 |
| Points |
34 |
| + / - |
15 |
| Shots |
92 |
| Penalty Mins |
32 |
| Wins |
18 |
| GAA |
1.9 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lightning Team Leaders
| Points |
60 |
| + / - |
12 |
| Shots |
195 |
| Penalty Mins |
78 |
| Wins |
19 |
| GAA |
2.62 |
| Points |
85 |
| + / - |
28 |
| Shots |
210 |
| Penalty Mins |
71 |
| Wins |
35 |
| GAA |
2.56 |
| Points |
20 |
| + / - |
12 |
| Shots |
72 |
| Penalty Mins |
28 |
| Wins |
11 |
| GAA |
2.02 |
| Points |
34 |
| + / - |
15 |
| Shots |
92 |
| Penalty Mins |
32 |
| Wins |
18 |
| GAA |
1.9 |
Injuries
Adam Pelech (D)
Cal Clutterbuck (RW)
Tom Kuhnhackl (RW)
Casey Cizikas (C)
Cal Clutterbuck (RW)
Cal Clutterbuck (RW)
Johnny Boychuk (D)
Leo Komarov (RW)
Josh Bailey (RW)
Thomas Hickey (D)
Luke Schenn (D)
Steven Stamkos (C)
Erik Cernak (D)
Luke Schenn (D)
Zach Bogosian (D)
Brayden Point (C)
Alex Killorn (LW)
Brayden Point (C)
Erik Cernak (D)
Nikita Kucherov (RW)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Pelech (D) | Out Thurs | Undisclosed - 17 / 09 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Pelech will not dress for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final against the Lightning due to an unspecified ailment. |
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| Cal Clutterbuck (RW) | Ques Thurs | Undisclosed - 16 / 09 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Clutterbuck is dealing with an unspecified injury, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Lightning in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final. |
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| Tom Kuhnhackl (RW) | out for season | Undisclosed - 13 / 09 / 20 | 2-1 | 1-1-1 | + - |
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Kuhnhackl has exited the bubble due to an undefined injury, and he will not return this season. |
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| Casey Cizikas (C) | out for season | Upper Body - 11 / 09 / 20 | 3-1 | 1-2-1 | + - |
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Cizikas is away from the team with an upper-body injury and will sit out the remainder of the season. |
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| Cal Clutterbuck (RW) | Ques Wed | Lower Body - 07 / 09 / 20 | 4-2 | 2-3-1 | + - |
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Clutterbuck has a lower-body injury, and it is unclear if he will play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final against the Lightning. |
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| Cal Clutterbuck (RW) | Prob Mon | Lower Body - 18 / 08 / 20 | 9-6 | 5-7-3 | + - |
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Clutterbuck is nursing a lower-body injury, but it is not expected to impede his status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference second round versus the Flyers. |
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| Johnny Boychuk (D) | Out indefinitely | Head - 01 / 08 / 20 | 13-8 | 9-8-4 | + - |
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Boychuk suffered a concussion, and there are no indications about how long it will take him to pass the league's protocol. |
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| Leo Komarov (RW) | Ques Fri | Face - 13 / 07 / 20 | 14-8 | 10-8-4 | + - |
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Komarov has a facial injury, and it is unclear if he will play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference qualifying round versus the Panthers. |
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| Josh Bailey (RW) | day-to-day | Undisclosed - 11 / 03 / 20 | 14-9 | 10-9-4 | + - |
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Bailey is tending to an unspecified injury, but it is likely he will play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference qualifying round versus the Panthers. |
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| Thomas Hickey (D) | day-to-day | Personal - 10 / 03 / 20 | 14-9 | 10-9-4 | + - |
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Hickey was away from the team tending to a personal matter, and it is yet to be determined if he will take part in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference qualifying round against the Panthers. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Schenn (D) | Ques Wed | Undisclosed - 26 / 09 / 20 | 0-2 | 1-0-1 | + - |
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Schenn is bothered by an unspecified ailment, and it is unclear if it will impede his status for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final versus the Stars. |
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| Steven Stamkos (C) | out for season | Undisclosed - 23 / 09 / 20 | 1-3 | 2-0-2 | + - |
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Stamkos is nursing an unspecified injury, and he will not play again this season. |
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| Erik Cernak (D) | Ques Wed | Undisclosed - 21 / 09 / 20 | 1-4 | 2-0-3 | + - |
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Cernak is managing an unknown injury, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final versus the Stars. |
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| Luke Schenn (D) | Ques Wed | Undisclosed - 21 / 09 / 20 | 1-4 | 2-0-3 | + - |
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Schenn is battling an injury to an unlisted area, and it is uncertain if he will suit up for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final versus the Stars. |
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| Zach Bogosian (D) | Prob Mon | Undisclosed - 21 / 09 / 20 | 1-4 | 2-0-3 | + - |
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Bogoosian is dealing with an undefined injury, but he is likely to take on the Stars in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final. |
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| Brayden Point (C) | Ques Thurs | Undisclosed - 13 / 09 / 20 | 2-7 | 3-2-4 | + - |
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Point has an undefined injury, and it is unknown if he will play in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final versus the Islanders. |
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| Alex Killorn (LW) | Elig Sun | Suspension - 10 / 09 / 20 | 2-8 | 3-3-4 | + - |
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Killorn has been suspended one game for boarding, but he is expected to suit up for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second round against the Islanders. |
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| Brayden Point (C) | Ques Sun | Undisclosed - 09 / 09 / 20 | 3-8 | 4-3-4 | + - |
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Point is dealing with an unspecified injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Islanders in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second round. |
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| Erik Cernak (D) | day-to-day | Undisclosed - 07 / 09 / 20 | 3-9 | 4-4-4 | + - |
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Cernak exited Monday's game due to an unspecified injury, and it is uncertain if he will return. |
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| Nikita Kucherov (RW) | Prob Mon | Face - 31 / 08 / 20 | 4-9 | 4-5-4 | + - |
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Kucherov has a facial injury, but he is expected to draw back into the lineup in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final versus the Islanders. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 8 Sep 12:26pm NYI -1.5 +145 O +5 -135 Closing 9 Sep 11:37pm NYI -1.5 +133 O +5 -155 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Islanders Team Leaders
Points 60
+ / - 12
Shots 195
Penalty Mins 78
Wins 19
GAA 2.62
Points 85
+ / - 28
Shots 210
Penalty Mins 71
Wins 35
GAA 2.56
Points 20
+ / - 12
Shots 72
Penalty Mins 28
Wins 11
GAA 2.02
Points 34
+ / - 15
Shots 92
Penalty Mins 32
Wins 18
GAA 1.9
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lightning Team Leaders
Points 60
+ / - 12
Shots 195
Penalty Mins 78
Wins 19
GAA 2.62
Points 85
+ / - 28
Shots 210
Penalty Mins 71
Wins 35
GAA 2.56
Points 20
+ / - 12
Shots 72
Penalty Mins 28
Wins 11
GAA 2.02
Points 34
+ / - 15
Shots 92
Penalty Mins 32
Wins 18
GAA 1.9
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Injuries
Adam Pelech (D)
Out Thurs Undisclosed - 17 / 09 / 20Cal Clutterbuck (RW)
Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 16 / 09 / 20Tom Kuhnhackl (RW)
out for season Undisclosed - 13 / 09 / 20Casey Cizikas (C)
out for season Upper Body - 11 / 09 / 20Cal Clutterbuck (RW)
Ques Wed Lower Body - 07 / 09 / 20Cal Clutterbuck (RW)
Prob Mon Lower Body - 18 / 08 / 20Johnny Boychuk (D)
Out indefinitely Head - 01 / 08 / 20Leo Komarov (RW)
Ques Fri Face - 13 / 07 / 20Josh Bailey (RW)
day-to-day Undisclosed - 11 / 03 / 20Thomas Hickey (D)
day-to-day Personal - 10 / 03 / 20Luke Schenn (D)
Ques Wed Undisclosed - 26 / 09 / 20Steven Stamkos (C)
out for season Undisclosed - 23 / 09 / 20Erik Cernak (D)
Ques Wed Undisclosed - 21 / 09 / 20Luke Schenn (D)
Ques Wed Undisclosed - 21 / 09 / 20Zach Bogosian (D)
Prob Mon Undisclosed - 21 / 09 / 20Brayden Point (C)
Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 13 / 09 / 20Alex Killorn (LW)
Elig Sun Suspension - 10 / 09 / 20Brayden Point (C)
Ques Sun Undisclosed - 09 / 09 / 20Erik Cernak (D)
day-to-day Undisclosed - 07 / 09 / 20Nikita Kucherov (RW)
Prob Mon Face - 31 / 08 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Adam Pelech (D) Out Thurs Undisclosed - 17 / 09 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Pelech will not dress for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final against the Lightning due to an unspecified ailment.
Cal Clutterbuck (RW) Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 16 / 09 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Clutterbuck is dealing with an unspecified injury, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Lightning in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final.
Tom Kuhnhackl (RW) out for season Undisclosed - 13 / 09 / 20 2-1 1-1-1 + - Kuhnhackl has exited the bubble due to an undefined injury, and he will not return this season.
Casey Cizikas (C) out for season Upper Body - 11 / 09 / 20 3-1 1-2-1 + - Cizikas is away from the team with an upper-body injury and will sit out the remainder of the season.
Cal Clutterbuck (RW) Ques Wed Lower Body - 07 / 09 / 20 4-2 2-3-1 + - Clutterbuck has a lower-body injury, and it is unclear if he will play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final against the Lightning.
Cal Clutterbuck (RW) Prob Mon Lower Body - 18 / 08 / 20 9-6 5-7-3 + - Clutterbuck is nursing a lower-body injury, but it is not expected to impede his status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference second round versus the Flyers.
Johnny Boychuk (D) Out indefinitely Head - 01 / 08 / 20 13-8 9-8-4 + - Boychuk suffered a concussion, and there are no indications about how long it will take him to pass the league's protocol.
Leo Komarov (RW) Ques Fri Face - 13 / 07 / 20 14-8 10-8-4 + - Komarov has a facial injury, and it is unclear if he will play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference qualifying round versus the Panthers.
Josh Bailey (RW) day-to-day Undisclosed - 11 / 03 / 20 14-9 10-9-4 + - Bailey is tending to an unspecified injury, but it is likely he will play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference qualifying round versus the Panthers.
Thomas Hickey (D) day-to-day Personal - 10 / 03 / 20 14-9 10-9-4 + - Hickey was away from the team tending to a personal matter, and it is yet to be determined if he will take part in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference qualifying round against the Panthers.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Luke Schenn (D) Ques Wed Undisclosed - 26 / 09 / 20 0-2 1-0-1 + - Schenn is bothered by an unspecified ailment, and it is unclear if it will impede his status for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final versus the Stars.
Steven Stamkos (C) out for season Undisclosed - 23 / 09 / 20 1-3 2-0-2 + - Stamkos is nursing an unspecified injury, and he will not play again this season.
Erik Cernak (D) Ques Wed Undisclosed - 21 / 09 / 20 1-4 2-0-3 + - Cernak is managing an unknown injury, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final versus the Stars.
Luke Schenn (D) Ques Wed Undisclosed - 21 / 09 / 20 1-4 2-0-3 + - Schenn is battling an injury to an unlisted area, and it is uncertain if he will suit up for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final versus the Stars.
Zach Bogosian (D) Prob Mon Undisclosed - 21 / 09 / 20 1-4 2-0-3 + - Bogoosian is dealing with an undefined injury, but he is likely to take on the Stars in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final.
Brayden Point (C) Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 13 / 09 / 20 2-7 3-2-4 + - Point has an undefined injury, and it is unknown if he will play in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final versus the Islanders.
Alex Killorn (LW) Elig Sun Suspension - 10 / 09 / 20 2-8 3-3-4 + - Killorn has been suspended one game for boarding, but he is expected to suit up for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second round against the Islanders.
Brayden Point (C) Ques Sun Undisclosed - 09 / 09 / 20 3-8 4-3-4 + - Point is dealing with an unspecified injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Islanders in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second round.
Erik Cernak (D) day-to-day Undisclosed - 07 / 09 / 20 3-9 4-4-4 + - Cernak exited Monday's game due to an unspecified injury, and it is uncertain if he will return.
Nikita Kucherov (RW) Prob Mon Face - 31 / 08 / 20 4-9 4-5-4 + - Kucherov has a facial injury, but he is expected to draw back into the lineup in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final versus the Islanders.