The New York Islanders Take on the New Jersey Devils Tonight

 Hello there, New York Islanders fans! I am coming to you from my house on this overcast day bringing you the latest news from your New York Islanders. I am happy to say that I will be attending the UBS Arena tonight when the Islanders take on their Hudson River rivals the New Jersey Devils. I am super psyched as it will be my first time at the new arena on Long Island!

 

But now enough about me, let talk about the game tonight. Coming into tonight’s game the Islanders are not off to the greatest start this season, as they are in the  bottom of the Metropolitan Division as of right now with 17 points and a record of 6 wins, 11 losses, and 5 ties, while the New Jersey Devils have a record of 10 wins, 10 losses, and 5 ties.

Some key matchups to watch for tonight’s game includes Matthew Barzal and Anders Lee for the New York Islanders. The reason you want to look for these key players is that Matthew Barzal has the legs of a gazelle with the ability to skate circles around the ice. Anders Lee has a never-back-down mentality when it comes to getting to the front of the net, and he always gets the dirty goals (always cleaning up the garbage!).

On the other side of the ice, key players to look for include Dawson Mercer, Jesper Bratt, and Nico Hischier. Dawson Mercer is a sharpshooter who burst onto the scene this year for the New Jersey Devils. Jesper Bratt is quick as a fox and is excellent at scoring those crunch-time goals. Nico Hischier is coming off injury but is looking to provide guidance in his leadership role as captain of the Devils.

It should be a rocking atmosphere at UBS Arena tonight on Long Island. Hopefully, the Islanders can get their first win at their new home – I sure hope so! I would like to be there when they do … maybe I will bring them luck! That is all for now, thanks for reading and happy holidays.

- Tommy Buckley