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Islanders and Flyers Locked in Goalless Duel at UBS Arena

In a game that tested the defensive mettle of both teams, the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers ended regulation and overtime without any goals scored. The contest, which took place at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, saw the Flyers eventually triumph 1-0 in a shootout. The Islanders' season record now stands at 0-1-0, while the Flyers improved to 1-0-0.


Dec 13, 2023; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) celebrates his goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Islanders showcased a robust defense throughout the match with their goaltender saving all 40 shots faced during regulation and overtime. Despite this impressive display, it was not enough to secure victory as they failed to capitalize on their three powerplay opportunities. The team's faceoff win percentage was strong at 56 percent, winning 36 out of 64 faceoffs.


The Philadelphia Flyers matched the Islanders' defensive efforts with their goaltender also stopping all shots faced in regulation and overtime for a total of 25 saves. Their success extended into the shootout where they scored one goal out of four attempts while their goalie made four saves to clinch the win.


Both teams had an equal number of hits with the Islanders slightly edging out with 23 compared to the Flyers' 20. In terms of giveaways, both sides were nearly even; however, it was noted that Philadelphia had slightly more turnovers than New York.


The game was closely contested throughout its entirety as evidenced by each team's shot count—25 for the Islanders and an elevated number from Philadelphia at 40 shots on goal. Neither side managed to find back of net during regular play or overtime despite these numerous attempts.


Looking ahead for fans of The New York Islanders: their next challenge will be against The New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center in Newark on November 29th. This encounter can be followed live on ESPN+ or MSGSN for away broadcast viewers starting from midnight Eastern Time.

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