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New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning

NHLregular • 2025-2026 Season
completed
Lightning logo
Lightning
Tampa Bay
2
vs
Islanders logo
Islanders
New York
3
TBL 63%37% NYI
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Islanders (away)
Lightning (home)
37%
Win probability
63%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Islanders defeated the Lightning 3-2.

Our model predicted the Lightning would win with 63% confidence, but the Islanders pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Home Field Advantage favored the Lightning and was a notable factor: Tampa Bay Lightning are 0-0 at home this season
  • Offensive Efficiency favored the Lightning and was a contributing factor: Tampa Bay Lightning offense (3.5 PPG) outpaces New York Islanders (2.8 PPG)
  • Rest Days favored the Lightning and was a contributing factor: Tampa Bay Lightning rest advantage (2 days rest) over New York Islanders (1 day rest)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Islanders won 2-3

Islanders won in a close game

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Lightning at 63%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

NYI
TBL
Home Field Advantage
Offensive Efficiency
Rest Days
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Defensive Efficiency
Favours NYI|Favours TBL

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 2/28/2026, 11:46:03 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lightning has a 63% win probability, while Islanders has a 37% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

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