Can the Penguins Conquer the Islanders at UBS Arena?

As the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare to face off against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on December 28th, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The Penguins have shown resilience and adaptability in their past games, which may serve them well in this upcoming match.

Analyzing the past three games, we've seen a mix of outcomes for Pittsburgh. In their most recent game against Ottawa Senators, despite a strong offensive showing with 34 shots and a shooting percentage of 12 percent, they fell short in overtime with a final score of 4-5. Their powerplay unit managed to capitalize once out of seven opportunities – an area that could use improvement.

Against Carolina Hurricanes, however, it was a different story. The Penguins secured victory through a shootout after both teams were locked at one goal apiece during regulation and overtime. Their defensive play was commendable as they allowed only one goal against 25 shots.

The game prior saw another win for Pittsburgh when they faced Minnesota Wild. They scored four goals from 30 shots – translating into an impressive shooting percentage of 13 percent – while successfully defending two out of five powerplays.

The venue might influence the game's dynamics as playing away could challenge Pittsburgh's consistency; however, their ability to perform under pressure will be crucial. Special teams will likely play a significant role again; thus focusing on capitalizing on powerplay chances while maintaining solid penalty killing will be key factors for success.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on MSGSN channel 635 or SportsNet PT channel 659 or stream it via ESPN+ nationally. Don't miss out as the puck drops at UBS Arena at half-past midnight UTC on December 28th!