Evgeni Nabokov made 18 saves for second shutout this season and 54th overall in the NHL, John Tavares scored his 17th goal, and the Islanders beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Thursday night.

WSJ: Isles' Nabokov earns 54th shutout in win over TB

The Lightning tied it at 2 midway through the second on goals by Stamkos (8 minutes) and Thompson (10:26).

WSJ: Lightning rally for 5-4 win over Devils

The Lightning were 0 for 2.

WSJ: Hagelin scores 2, Rangers top Lightning 5-1

Louis each had a goal and an assist and the Lightning defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Tuesday.

WSJ: Stamkos, St. Louis send Lightning past Sabres

New York closed out a homestand with consecutive wins over the New York Islanders and the Lightning, outscoring the opponents 9-2.

WSJ: Hagelin scores 2, Rangers top Lightning 5-1

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After netting at least three goals in their first seven games, the Lightning have failed to reach the mark during their losing streak that started with a 3-2 home defeat to the Rangers on Feb. 2.

WSJ: Hagelin scores 2, Rangers top Lightning 5-1