Tampa Bay at New York

Tampa Bay heads out on the road, but is a potent and balanced all-around squad at #12 in the NHL in goals scored, fifth in goals allowed and seventh in penalty killing. The Lightning are 13-3 in Conference Semifinals games, plus 9-3 when playing on two days rest. New York is not a stellar defensive team, #13 in goals allowed, off a 4-1 loss at Tampa Bay. Lightning goalie Ben Bishop was outstanding in making 19 saves and the defense in front of him was brilliant. The Islanders have been outshot 67-42 in the first two games, including 26-8 in the final two periods of the last game. New York is just 3-7 playing on two days rest and the talented visitors matchup well. Take Tampa Bay.