The Tampa Bay Lightning face the New York Islanders in the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs. As seasoned NHL analysts, we've covered these high-stakes matchups extensively—here's everything you need to know about viewing options on TV and live streams.
Watch the 2020 NHL Playoffs Game 1 Live Stream
With just four teams left vying for a Stanley Cup Finals spot, the Eastern Conference pits No. 2 seed Tampa Bay Lightning against No. 6 seed New York Islanders. In the West, No. 1 Vegas Golden Knights meet No. 3 Dallas Stars.
Game 1 is set for Monday, September 7, 2020, at 8 p.m. ET in Toronto. Broadcasts air on NBCSN, CBC, TVAS, and SN, with full series details to follow.
Key Game 1 Details:
Playoff Stats (Per Game):
Lightning: 3.0 goals, 5.5 assists, 4.8 penalties, 10.5 penalty minutes allowed; 2.3 goals against, .931 save percentage.
Islanders: 3.4 goals, 5.2 assists, 3.5 penalties, 7.4 penalty minutes allowed; 1.9 goals against, .928 save percentage.
Injuries:
Lightning: Steven Stamkos (lower body, out).
Islanders: None listed.
Series Schedule:
Game 1: Islanders vs. Lightning — Mon, Sept. 7, 8 p.m. ET, NBCSN/CBC/SN/TVAS
Game 2: Islanders vs. Lightning — TBD
Game 3: Lightning vs. Islanders — TBD
Game 4: Lightning vs. Islanders — TBD
Game 5: Islanders vs. Lightning — TBD (if necessary)
Game 6: Lightning vs. Islanders — TBD (if necessary)
Game 7: Islanders vs. Lightning — TBD (if necessary)
Standout Performers:
For Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov leads with 85 points (33 goals, 52 assists). Brayden Point has 5 goals and 10 assists over the last 10 games.
New York's Brock Nelson tops with 26 goals and 54 points; Anders Lee has 5 goals in the last 10 games.
(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
