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Seattle Kraken to Unleash Fury on New York Islanders at UBS Arena

As the Seattle Kraken prepare to face off against the New York Islanders, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying game. The upcoming match, scheduled at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, is set to showcase the strengths and strategies of both teams. This preview delves into what supporters can expect from this clash on ice.


Nov 16, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken right wing Daniel Sprong (91) passes the puck during the first period against the New York Islanders at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Kraken's Recent Performance


The Seattle Kraken have shown a mix of outcomes in their recent games, demonstrating both resilience and areas for improvement. In their last encounter against the San Jose Sharks, despite a valiant effort marked by 21 hits and 38 shots on goal, they were outscored with a final tally reflecting their struggle to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Their shooting percentage stood at a modest five percent, indicating challenges in converting shots into goals.


Conversely, during another recent game against the Anaheim Ducks, the Kraken exhibited a stronger offensive front with 44 shots aimed at the net but faced similar difficulties in scoring efficiency with only two goals materializing from these attempts. Their power play opportunities were numerous yet unfruitful; however, their faceoff win percentage was notably higher than previous games.


Nov 16, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) defends the goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Looking Ahead: Strategies and Expectations


Against the New York Islanders, it's crucial for Seattle to leverage its shot-taking ability while enhancing accuracy and capitalizing on power play situations. The team's defensive strategy must also tighten up to mitigate any counterattacks swiftly. Given their performance trends—marked by high shot volumes but lower conversion rates—the focus should be on precision and taking advantage of every scoring opportunity presented.


The venue itself may play a role in this matchup; playing away at UBS Arena poses its unique challenges including adapting quickly to different ice conditions and managing travel fatigue effectively. However, it also offers Seattle an opportunity to harness any underdog energy into motivation against the Islanders before an opposing crowd.


Nov 16, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Isaiah George (36) passes the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Fans can catch this thrilling encounter live on December 5th at 7:30 PM ET via broadcast networks ESPN+ and Hulu for internet streaming options.


In anticipation of what promises to be an intense battle between these two teams, fans are encouraged not only to watch but actively support through social media engagement or attending games when possible. Let’s rally behind our team as they aim for victory away from home!


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