Anaheim Ducks Set to Confront New York Islanders in a Battle of Resilience at Honda Center

As the Anaheim Ducks prepare to host the New York Islanders at the Honda Center, fans are bracing for what promises to be an electrifying confrontation. The Ducks' recent performances have been a mixed bag of high-octane offense and defensive lapses, but there's reason to believe that they could turn the tide in their upcoming game.

In their last encounter with Nashville Predators on February 26, ANA fell short despite a valiant effort. They managed to net two goals on 31 shots, showcasing a shooting percentage of six percent. However, it was their powerplay unit that failed to capitalize on opportunities, not scoring despite three chances. This lack of special teams' success could be crucial against NYI's disciplined play.

ANA's goaltending has been solid with a save percentage rounding up to 100 percent against both shorthanded and even-strength attacks from opponents. Yet, this defensive stronghold was not enough as they suffered from an empty-net goal that widened the gap leading to their loss.

Looking back further at ANA’s performance against Los Angeles Kings on February 25 reveals another tight game where they managed two goals from 24 shots – an eight percent shooting success rate – but ultimately lost in a shootout after an intense overtime period.

However, it is worth noting that during their face-off with Columbus Blue Jackets on February 22, ANA demonstrated remarkable resilience by bouncing back from zero points in the first period to score four impressive goals in the second period alone. Their shooting percentage spiked at thirteen percent during this game which shows flashes of offensive brilliance that could pose a threat to NYI if harnessed effectively.

The Islanders should not be underestimated though; they are known for their gritty play and ability to grind out results when it matters most. But if ANA can leverage their home advantage and sharpen up those powerplays while maintaining strong goaltending as seen in previous games - there is every chance for them to emerge victorious.

Ducks fans eagerly anticipating this clash should mark March 11th on their calendars when these two teams will face off at Honda Center at midnight UTC (5 PM Pacific Time). The game will be broadcasted across various networks including ESPN+ online and BSSC/BSSD/MSGSN on TV – ensuring you won’t miss any action wherever you are!