Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders Prediction: Expect a high-scoring match

Tampa Bay, last year's Stanley Cup finalist, has been disappointing at the start of the current NHL season. Will the Lightning be able to rehabilitate themselves and take the lead in the Atlantic Division? Let's find out.

Tampa Bay lost three games out of five in the new NHL regular season, which is an extremely bad result for the finalist in the last one: 1-3 at the hands of the Rangers, 2-6 against Pittsburgh, 2-3 from Philadelphia. Fortunately, the Lightning were able to score four points and not everything was hopeless. First, Tampa Bay beat Columbus (5-2) by three pucks, and then dealt with Florida (3-2) in overtime.

Things aren't as bad for the Islanders. The New York Islanders played four games in the current NHL season, in two of which they were stronger: 7-1 over Anaheim and 5-2 over San Jose. And twice they lost (1-3 against Florida and 1-4 against New Jersey). As a result, the Islanders are penultimate with four points in the Metropolitan Division.

Tampa Bay is on a moral high after beating the mighty Florida, but don't write off the Islanders. The New Yorkers look no worse than their upcoming opponent in the current NHL season, and in some aspects even better. Of course, the Amalie Arena will play a role, but in our opinion, it is better not to bet on the outcomes. Betting on a standard TO has a better chance of success. In general, we suggest betting on goals.

Our prediction: TO (5.5) for 1.74 at 1xbet;

X for 4.25 at Bet365;

Correct Score 3-3 for 10.0 at Betking.

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