Islanders fall to Lightning 5-3 despite strong second period
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
The Islanders lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Saturday night. Tampa Bay took a 2-0 lead in the first period, with goals from Jake Guentzel and Brandon Hagel. New York responded with a rally in the second, scoring three goals, including a tying goal from Brayden Schenn just before the period ended. However, a late goal from Hagel secured the victory for Tampa Bay. The Islanders will next face the Vancouver Canucks at home on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
- •Tampa Bay leads 2-0 after the first period.
- •Isles score three goals in the second period, tying the game.
- •Brayden Schenn scores late in the second to make it 3-3.
- •Hagel scores twice, including the game-winner.
- •Islanders play the Canucks on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Despite second period scoring surge, Islanders lose 5-3 to Lightning
"The Islanders were defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-3, on Saturday night.
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