The Storm Looks to Continue as the Bolts Face the Islanders

By Victor Cabrera

Overview

The Bolts look to continue their momentum with a three game winning streak as they host the New York Islanders. Tampa Bay has been impressive in their last few games but can they keep up their winning ways?

 

Tampa Bay Outlook

The Lightning are the top team in the Atlantic Division as well as the Eastern conference. Despite the injuries to Hedman and Palat the team has been able to maintain its level. The latest news is that Victor Hedman is skating and could be returning soon while Ondrej Palat will continue being out for a few more weeks. Brayden Point has been hot for the Lightning and his play has sparked this team. He leads the team with 19 points. Now let’s look at the lineup

 

Lineup

Offense

Miller-Stamkos-Kucherov

Gourde-Point-Johnson

Killorn-Cirelli-Joseph

Erne-Paquette-Callahan

Defense

McDonagh-Stralman

Coburn-Sergachev

Koekkoek-Girardi

Goalies

Vasilevskiy

Domingue

 

New York Outlook

The Islanders are first in the Metropolitan division. Despite many changes during the offseason the team has been successful so far. Josh Bailey leads this team with 15 points with linemate Anders Lee right behind him having 13 points. This team is dynamic and fast, this should be a good test for the Lightning tonight.

 

Lineup

Offense

Lee-Nelson-Bailey

Beauvillier-Barzal-Eberle

Ladd-Filppula-Komarov

Johnson-Cizikas-Clutterbuck

Defense

Leddy-Pulock

Hickey-Mayfield

Pelech-Boychuk

Goalies

Lehner

Greiss

 

Barzal can be a danger he has great puck control and passing. The defense has to be careful with him when he’s on the ice.

 

Tonight the fans are in for a great game. For everyone going to Amalie Arena have fun and be safe we hope everyone tunes into the game. For game updates and other news be sure to follow us on Twitter @bay_bolts