Islanders Get Set for Round 2 vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Hello New York Islanders Fans!!! YES, YES, YES the Islanders have made it to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Islanders are coming off a dramatic win in double overtime over the Florida Panthers, securing their first playoff series win since 1993. It was a great win and a heck of a series. Now, however, the Isles focus shifts to the next opponent: the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are coming off a series win against the Detroit Red Wings. The Islanders took 2 out of 3 games during the regular seasons versus the Lightning. The circumstances are different now, it is a whole new ballgame when you are fighting for Lord's Stanley Cup. The key injuries coming into the series tonight include: Josh Bailey and Jaroslav Halack. On Tampa's side, injuries include: Steven Stamkos )who is out with a blood clot in his arm) and Antoine Stralman (who is out with a broken leg). Good news for the Islanders however, Jaroslav Halak has been skating during morning warmups and should be returning soon.THe Islanders will have to dig deep in order to pull out a win tonight without some key players. New York has the advantage on the penalty kill and on the power play as well. Tonight's goalie matchup, The Islanders will have Thomas Greiss vs Ben Bishop between the pipes. Lets hope the Islanders can light up the lamp behind Ben Bishop. That is all for now. Reporting live from Tampa's Amalie Arena. You can catch the game tonight at 7pm on NBCSN, channel 212 on Optimum. Lets Go Islanders!!! Bring home a win!!!!!!!!!!!!!