Kraken Set Sail to Conquer Islanders at UBS Arena

As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Valentine's Day, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of success. The Kraken have shown a strong performance in their past games, with two wins and an overtime loss in their last three outings.

In their most recent match against the Anaheim Ducks, the Kraken secured a win with a solid 3-2 scoreline. Their offense was efficient, converting 14 percent of shots into goals and capitalizing on one out of one powerplay opportunity. Defensively, they were just as impressive, with goaltending saving all but two of 34 shots for a perfect save percentage.

The game prior saw another victory for Seattle against the Los Angeles Kings. The Kraken's defense was impenetrable as they saved all 43 shots faced except for one shorthanded goal by the Kings. Offensively, they managed to score twice from 30 shots while maintaining discipline with only four penalties throughout the game.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Seattle; they faced an overtime loss against Dallas Stars despite scoring three times from 38 shots and blocking twelve attempts by Dallas. The goaltending remained consistent though, saving all but four of 28 shots.

The upcoming game is crucial as it could solidify Seattle's position as a formidable force in the league. Fans should expect aggressive play from both teams at UBS Arena—a venue known for its energetic atmosphere that could influence gameplay dynamics.

Seattle will need to focus on maintaining strong defense while exploiting powerplay opportunities effectively if they want to leave Belmont Park with another win under their belt.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on February 14th at 00:30 GMT on ESPN+, MSGSN channel 635 or ROOT Sports NW channel 687 depending on your location.