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What channel is the Islanders vs Lightning game on?

Saturday, January 30, 7:00 PM ET: New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning on MSG Sportsnet / The Spot - MTN. It is not on free national TV. See the options below.

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New York Islanders schedule & channels · Tampa Bay Lightning schedule & channels

Where to watch Islanders vs Lightning

MSG Sportsnet: a regional channel or the team’s own app, for viewers in the team’s home area (cable, a live-TV service that carries it, or the team app). Outside that area it is usually on ESPN+
The Spot - MTN: a regional channel or the team’s own app, for viewers in the team’s home area (cable, a live-TV service that carries it, or the team app). Outside that area it is usually on ESPN+

Why it depends where you live: most NHL games are shown on each team’s regional channel, local station or team app, and only to viewers in that team’s home area. National games (ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV) are available everywhere.

New York Islanders: next games

Mon, Feb 1, 2:00 PM ET: New York Islanders at Florida Panthers on MSG Sportsnet / Scripps Sports
Wed, Feb 3, 7:00 PM ET: New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres on MSG Sportsnet / MSG Western New York
Fri, Feb 12, 7:00 PM ET: New York Islanders at New York Rangers on MSG Sportsnet / MSG Network

Tampa Bay Lightning: next games

Tue, Feb 2, 7:00 PM ET: Tampa Bay Lightning at Pittsburgh Penguins on The Spot - MTN
Wed, Feb 3, 7:30 PM ET: Tampa Bay Lightning at Philadelphia Flyers on TNT / truTV
Fri, Feb 12, 7:00 PM ET: Dallas Stars at Tampa Bay Lightning on The Spot - MTN / Prime Video (Local)

Common questions

What channel is Islanders vs Lightning on?

New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday, January 30, 7:00 PM ET, is on MSG Sportsnet / The Spot - MTN. It is not on free national TV. See the options below.

Can I watch Islanders vs Lightning for free?

Not on free TV. It needs the channel or service listed above.

What time does Islanders vs Lightning start?

7:00 PM ET (US Eastern), Saturday, January 30.