The story

The Lightning beat the Islanders 5-3 in a game the chances had about even, 2.4 expected goals to 2.4. The Lightning led from the first goal on. Level at 3 after two, it was settled in the third. Both power plays scored, one for the Lightning and one for the Islanders. One of the goals went into an empty net. Brandon Hagel scored three goals and added one assist. Matthew Schaefer had 12 shot attempts.

• Brandon HagelHat trick

  Brandon Hagel scored three goals and added one assist. His goal with under five minutes left was the winner. His 1.6 expected goals say the goals were no fluke. It finished 5-3 for the Lightning.

• Matthew SchaeferVolume

  Matthew Schaefer had 12 shot attempts. Eight reached the net and none went in. He came in averaging 7.5 attempts a game. The Islanders fell 5-3 to the Lightning.

• Jake GuentzelTwo goals

  Jake Guentzel scored twice. He has 3 goals this season. He played 19:29 and had four shots on goal. It finished 5-3 for the Lightning.

• Nikita KucherovStreak

  Nikita Kucherov has a point in 5 straight games. He has 8 points in 5 games this season. He played 17:46 and had one shot on goal. It finished 5-3 for the Lightning.

• Bo HorvatStreak

  Bo Horvat has a point in 5 straight games. He has 6 points in 5 games this season. The Islanders fell 5-3 to the Lightning.

• Tony DeAngeloDrought over

  Tony DeAngelo scored for the first time in 16 games. That was his first goal of the season. The Islanders fell 5-3 to the Lightning.