The Islanders are on pace for 102 points and sit second in the East. The standings can shift quickly, though, and prudence may be wise.

Emil Heineman and Mathew Barzal scored in the shootout, and the New York Islanders defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Saturday night.

NYI 2, TBL 0 10:16 Calum Ritchie (4) - Duclair Anthony Duclair rushed into the zone and dropped to a trailing Calum Ritchie, who roofed his shot for a two-goal lead midway through the first period.

Mathew Barzal and Emil Heineman scored in the shootout Saturday for the New York Islanders, who completed a perfect three-game homestand by edging the Tampa Bay Lightning, 3-2, in Elmont, N.Y.

The Islanders will play with a chance to move into a tie for first place in the Eastern Conference Saturday, but may have to do it without Bo Horvat.

Pat LaFontaine had already etched himself into New York Islanders history. On Saturday, his name was literally etched into the Ring of Honor at UBS Arena as he was inducted into the Islanders Hall of Fame. LaFontaine expressed immense gratitude for the honor, as he became the 17 th member to be inducted into the Islanders Hall of Fame.

Bo Horvat is still one of the New York Islanders' highest-paid players in 2025. All thanks to the eight-year, $68 million deal he signed in 2023. Horv

The Islanders are set to welcome back forward Jonathan Drouin to the lineup after he's missed the last five games.