Tampa Bay at New York

Tampa Bay is a dog, but a powerhouse everywhere with a winning record both home and away. The Lightning are fast, deep, and balanced at #10 in goals scored, #4 in goals allowed, and #5 in penalty killing. They will be without captain Steven Stamkos for a month, but they have outstanding depth and firepower. Tampa Bay picked up a big, 3-1 win over New Jersey on Saturday and remained within two points of division-leading Florida. Tampa Bay is 18-7 following a victory and 8-3 in their last 11 road games. While the Lightning are playing well, New York is off an ugly, 5-0 defeat to Pittsburgh. The Islanders are also banged up with defenseman Travis Hamonic, center Mikhail Grabovski, and goaltender Jaroslav Halak out. New York is 7-15 against the Atlantic Division and 9-23 following a home loss of three or more goals. Play Tampa Bay.