TAMPA, FL — On this day in 2021, the Tampa Bay Lightning took a crucial step in their Stanley Cup defense by defeating the New York Islanders 2–1 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals.
The tight contest, played at Nassau Coliseum, featured a key goal from Brayden Point late in the second period, which ultimately sealed the win. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy stood strong with 27 saves, helping Tampa Bay take a 2–1 series lead.
The Lightning would go on to win the series in seven games and eventually defeat the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Final, capturing their second consecutive title and third in franchise history.
