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Can the New Jersey Devils Rebound Against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena?

As the New Jersey Devils prepare to face off against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 24th, will be a test of resilience for the Devils who have shown fluctuating form in their past few outings.


Nov 28, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Michael McLeod (20) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing their last three games reveals a mixed bag of results. The Devils faced a tough loss against the Rangers with a narrow scoreline where they managed only one goal on twenty shots and lost by two goals. Their powerplay opportunities remained uncapitalized, and they struggled in faceoffs with only a thirty-two percent win rate.


In stark contrast, when hosting St. Louis Blues at Prudential Center, the Devils displayed dominance with four goals from thirty-three shots and secured victory. Their powerplay was efficient with a one hundred percent faceoff win rate during those opportunities.


Nov 28, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

However, consistency seems to be an issue as seen in their subsequent game against Carolina Hurricanes where they fell short despite scoring two goals from twenty-five shots and losing by two goals again. While there was an improvement in faceoff performance (forty-eight percent), it wasn't enough to secure a win.


The upcoming match presents an opportunity for redemption as well as challenges given these inconsistencies. The key areas of focus should be on improving faceoff percentages and capitalizing on powerplay chances which have been areas of concern recently.


Nov 28, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) skates with the puck against the New York Islanders during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

The venue could play its part too; UBS Arena is known for its energetic atmosphere which might influence both teams' performances but particularly challenge the visiting Devils.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN+, MSG or MSGSN networks on March 24th at 9:00 PM UTC (5:00 PM Eastern Time). Will this game mark a turning point for the New Jersey Devils? Only time will tell as they look to regain momentum in this crucial away fixture.

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