Can New York Islanders Harness the Winds Against Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena?

As the New York Islanders prepare to host the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Islanders have been showcasing a strong offensive game, as evidenced by their last three matches where they scored an impressive total of 16 goals. Their shooting accuracy has been notable, with a 21 percent shooting percentage in their latest victory against the Sharks and a consistent performance that saw them netting goals with 12 and 19 percent accuracy in previous games.

The defensive side hasn't been left behind either. The Islanders' goaltenders have held up admirably, maintaining save percentages of 100 percent across all three games. This solid defense is complemented by an aggressive offense that doesn't shy away from taking shots, averaging over 30 shots per game in this span.

Faceoffs have also been a point of strength for the Islanders; winning faceoff percentages were above fifty percent in two out of three games, peaking at an impressive sixty-eight percent against the Blues.

The upcoming match promises to be exciting as both teams bring their strengths to Belmont Park's UBS Arena. With home advantage on their side and riding on a wave of high-scoring games and tight defense, the Islanders will look to capitalize on these trends against the Hurricanes.

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or Hulu when these two teams face off on March 19th at 7:30 PM Eastern Time (23:30 UTC).