New Jersey Devils Set to Face New York Islanders at UBS Arena

As the New Jersey Devils prepare to face off against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, fans can anticipate an exciting matchup. The Devils have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent games, which could make for an unpredictable encounter on the ice.

In their last three games, the Devils' performance has been varied. They secured a win against the Anaheim Ducks with a score of 4-2, demonstrating strong play during even strength where they scored all four goals and won over half of their faceoffs. Their goaltending was solid with a save percentage of 90 percent. However, they faced defeat in their subsequent game against the Detroit Red Wings with a scoreline that read 5-2 against them. Despite taking more shots than the Red Wings and winning more faceoffs, their shooting percentage dropped to just over five percent and goaltending struggled with a save percentage below 80 percent.

The game prior saw another loss for the Devils when they played away against the Philadelphia Flyers. The final score was 5-2 in favor of Philadelphia despite New Jersey's powerplay goal and higher faceoff win rate.

The upcoming game will be held at UBS Arena—a venue where home advantage could play into the Islanders' hands—but it's worth noting that both teams will be looking to assert dominance early on.

For fans eager to catch this matchup, mark your calendars for October 20th at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. You can watch live as these two teams battle it out on ESPN+ or Hulu from Belmont Park in New York State's UBS Arena.