What Time Does New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning Start?
Puck drop is listed for 7:00 PM EST at the arena on Saturday, March 13, 2027. That is 7:00 PM ET; the scoreboard also converts it to your time zone.
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New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game Summary
DateMarch 13, 2027
Your time7:00 PM ET
TV / broadcastTBA
ArenaBenchmark International Arena
At a glance
New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game Time, TV Channel & Venue
Get the direct answers first: when the game starts, where to watch, where it is played and whether it is scheduled, live or final.
What Channel Is New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning On?
The current TV listing is TBA. TBA means a confirmed network is not yet included in the schedule data.
Where Is New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning Being Played?
Tampa Bay Lightning is the home team, and the listed arena is Benchmark International Arena.
Is New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning Live or Final?
The current status is Scheduled. A live or final score will appear here when available.
Schedules and broadcast assignments can change. Use this page for quick planning and confirm late changes through the official NHL schedule.
Schedule context
2026-27 New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning Matchup Overview
See where this game falls in the season for both clubs and in their head-to-head regular-season series.
Season Series: Meeting 3 of 3
The 2026-27 schedule lists 3 regular-season meetings between New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning. This is matchup number 3.
New York Islanders: Game 71 of 84
New York Islanders is the away team for this matchup. It is game 71 on their 2026-27 schedule.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Game 70 of 84
Tampa Bay Lightning is the home team at Benchmark International Arena. It is game 70 on their 2026-27 schedule.
Eastern Conference matchup
Metropolitan meets Atlantic in the Eastern Conference.
Viewing guide
How to Watch New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Use the game-level listing first, then verify access with the network, streaming service or local television provider.
Current Broadcast Listing
TBA is currently attached to this game. Multiple networks can appear when national and regional coverage are both available.
Regional Access and Restrictions
Location, regional rights, provider packages and subscription levels can affect access even when a network is listed.
Confirm Before the Game
Schedules and channels can change. Check your provider or the official NHL viewing guide before puck drop.
Season series schedule
2026-27 New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning Season Series
These teams meet 3 times in the regular season. This page covers meeting 3; open another matchup for its date, start time, TV channel and venue.
Before and after this game
New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning Previous & Next Games
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Away team
New York Islanders Schedule Around This Game
Home team
Tampa Bay Lightning Schedule Around This Game
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Quick answers
New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning FAQ
When is New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning?
The game is listed for March 13, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET. The scoreboard converts the start to your selected time zone.
What channel is New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning on?
The current broadcast listing is TBA. Confirm local access and subscription requirements before puck drop.
Where is the game being played?
Benchmark International Arena is the currently listed arena.
Where can I see the live or final score?
The score appears in the main game summary when it is included in the schedule data. The current status is Scheduled.
Is New York Islanders the home or away team?
New York Islanders is the away team. Tampa Bay Lightning is the home team for this game at Benchmark International Arena.
How many times do New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning play in 2026-27?
The regular-season schedule lists 3 meetings. This game is meeting 3 of 3.
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