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St. Louis Blues Set to Battle New York Islanders at UBS Arena

As the St. Louis Blues prepare to face off against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, fans can anticipate an intense matchup in this National Hockey League game. The Blues have had a challenging run in their recent games, and they will be looking to turn things around on the road.


Dec 3, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) skates up ice with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins won 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three games, the Blues have shown both resilience and areas for improvement. Despite scoring four goals against formidable opponents like the Rangers and Hurricanes, they've been outscored by their adversaries who managed six goals each time. The team's shooting percentage has varied from a high of 15 percent against the Hurricanes to a low of 7 percent versus the Penguins, indicating some inconsistency in offensive production.


Defensively, there are concerns as well; with save percentages dipping as low as 75 percent against the Rangers and only slightly improving to 84 percent against both the Penguins and Hurricanes. This suggests that goaltending could be a critical factor if St. Louis hopes to secure a win at Belmont Park.


One positive trend is their power play performance which saw them net two goals from three opportunities when facing Carolina; however, they failed to capitalize on any power play chances during their game with Pittsburgh.


The upcoming match presents an opportunity for St. Louis Blues players to step up and address these issues head-on. With focused defense and more consistent scoring efforts, they could potentially disrupt New York Islanders' home advantage at UBS Arena.


Fans eager for action can catch this NHL showdown on December 7th at 00:30 AM Eastern Time via various broadcast networks including ESPN+ nationally or BSMW for local coverage of St. Louis Blues' away games.

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