New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Jan. 30, 2027
New York Islanders5-3-2, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Islanders arrive at 5-3-2 and the Lightning at 7-3-1. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Lightning lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 30 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Lightning Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena, Tampa Bay |
| Home team | Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa Bay, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Lightning Start?
The Islanders vs Lightning start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Tampa Bay, New York |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Islanders vs Lightning
New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning is on MSGSN, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Tampa Bay and New York markets.
Islanders vs Lightning in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Lightning meet 3 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Lightning lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 10 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL5New York IslandersNYI3 2-0, 1-3, 2-0 | MSGSN | Final | |
| Sat, Jan 30 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Mar 13 | New York IslandersNYITampa Bay LightningTBL | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Lightning
The Islanders are 5-3-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic with 15 points and 7-2-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5-3-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-2-1 | 29 | 23 | OT1 | 5-3-2 | OTWWOTW | |
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Lightning
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Florida Panthers on Monday, Feb. 1, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET on MSGSN, Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 1 | New York IslandersNYI Florida PanthersFLA | MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 2 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Lightning
What time is Islanders vs Lightning on Jan. 30?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Islanders vs Lightning on?
The game is on MSGSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Islanders vs Lightning being played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa Bay, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Lightning?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 5-3-2 and 12 points for the Islanders.
How many times do the Islanders and Lightning play in 2026-27?
3 times. 1 game has been played and the Lightning lead the season series 1-0.
Does Islanders vs Lightning count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Islanders vs Lightning end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Islanders vs Lightning on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Tampa Bay and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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