Can the Islanders Continue Their Winning Streak Against the Senators?

As the New York Islanders gear up to face the Ottawa Senators, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Islanders have been on a tear lately, and their recent performances suggest that they could extend their winning streak.

In their last game against the Boston Bruins on March 3rd, the Islanders dominated with a resounding 5-1 victory. Their offense was firing on all cylinders, netting five goals from 26 shots – an impressive shooting percentage of 19 percent. The powerplay unit contributed with one goal from just one shot during their opportunities. Defensively, they were just as solid; goaltending was exceptional with a save percentage of 100 percent against 23 shots.

The team's faceoff performance stood out as well – winning 62 percent of them which gave them control over the game's pace. This kind of dominance in puck possession is something they'll want to replicate against OTT.

Comparatively, in a previous away game against Detroit Red Wings on March 1st, NYI showcased resilience and offensive prowess by scoring five goals again but this time from 27 shots for an equally impressive shooting percentage of around 18 percent. They also managed to block an imposing number of shots – totaling at twenty-one blocks for that night.

However, it wasn't just about scoring; NYI displayed robust defensive capabilities too. They limited penalties to only two minor infractions and successfully killed off both powerplays faced without conceding any goals.

Looking at these past performances provides insight into how NYI might approach their upcoming match against OTT. With strong goaltending that has consistently kept opponents' scores low and an offense that capitalizes efficiently on scoring opportunities, it seems likely that NYI will maintain control throughout this encounter as well.

OTT should not be underestimated though; despite being visitors at UBS Arena for this matchup, they have shown tenacity in past games and will look to disrupt NYI's rhythm early on.

As we approach game day scheduled for March 16th at UBS Arena in Belmont Park at precisely noon local time (4:30 PM GMT), fans can catch all the action live either online through ESPN+ or via television broadcast on MSGSN network channels. With both teams eager to claim victory in what promises to be another thrilling hockey showdown – will NYI continue their ascent or will OTT halt their progress? Only time will tell if New York can keep riding this wave of success or if Ottawa has what it takes to cause an upset.