Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders Prediction, 2/24/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Islanders

Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG

UBS Arena is the location where the New York Islanders (23-18-14) will attempt to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning (30-22-5) on Saturday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-2 defeat against the Senators in their previous contest . The Lightning didn't have their best offensive outing in the defeat. In the game, they scored on 2 of the 25 shots they tried. Additionally, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score a goal. Tampa Bay accumulated 9 penalty minutes in this game.

Tampa Bay Lightning opponents have totaled 155 power play opportunities (29th in professional hockey) and have notched 31 goals in those chances. The Lightning so far have had 1,701 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .887. Tampa Bay has taken 1,703 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.3%. While playing at even strength, the Lightning have allowed the opponent to score 162 goals while notching 141 on the offensive side of the ice. Tampa Bay has compiled 172 power play chances and they have tallied 52 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 30.23%. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 65 points and their points percentage sits at .570. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the Tampa Bay Lightning have earned 193 goals (5th in the National Hockey League) so far this season and have allowed 193.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Andrei Vasilevskiy. The opposition has been able to score 1,143 goals against Vasilevskiy in his professional career and his goals against average per game is 2.55. Vasilevskiy has taken the ice for 457 games during his NHL career. His save percentage sits at .917 for his 26,861 mins guarding the cage. He has amassed an overall mark of 282-136-28 and he was named the starter in 447 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Vasilevskiy has recorded 253 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .566. Vasilevskiy has had 13,813 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 12,670 saves.

The last time they were on the ice, New York faced the Penguins in a matchup where the Islanders took home the victory by a tally of 5-4. The Islanders had 5 goals of the 33 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 power play opportunities in this outing but didn't put one in the back of the net.

So far this year, the New York Islanders have accounted for 164 goals, 60 points, and a points percentage of .545. They have granted a total of 183 goals to be scored by of a combination of 135 goals at even strength and 48 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Islanders have accumulated 129 goals at even strength and 35 goals (19th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have recorded 149 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 23.49%. New York has attempted 1,658 shots (21st in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.89%, while allowing the other team 1,897 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 71.26% on their oppositions 167 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.4%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Semyon Varlamov protecting the net. Varlamov has compiled a career mark of 278-226-67 and has been in net for 600 games. Varlamov's quality start rate is 56.8% and he has 325 quality starts in his professional career. He has accounted for 16,506 saves out of the 18,023 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .916. Teams are averaging 2.65 goals per game and he has yielded 1,517 goals overall. He has made the start in 572 games and has been on the ice for 34,344 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Tampa Bay

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