Time: 05 December, 2009 at 7:30 PM ET
League: NHL – United States of America

Last 10 matches: New York 5-4-1; Tampa Bay 3-5-2
Stamkos, the No. 1 pick in the 2008 draft, has 17 goals in Tampa Bay’s first 27 games only six fewer than he managed in his entire rookie season. That has helped make up for the struggles of captain Vincent Lecavalier, who got only his sixth of the season against New Jersey.The Islanders are still without defenseman Andy Sutton (groin) and center Doug Weight (upper body). But they may be close to getting starting goaltender Rick DiPietro back he’s scheduled to begin a rehab stint on Saturday. … Tampa forward Paul Szczechura left Friday’s game and did not return due to a lower-body injury.
The teams are meeting for the first time this season. The Islanders won three of the four games last season, splitting their two visits to the St. Pete Times Forum.
Moulson’s hat trick gave him a team-high 14 goals. He and Tavares have 22 points, tops on the Isles. … Tampa Bay’s Ryan Malone and Steven Stamkos have combined for 32 goals, the second-highest total by any two teammates. Only San Jose’s Patrick Marleau and Dany Heatley (37) have more. Goal’s highlights, results and more will be on site, as soon as posible.. stay tuned.