The New York Islanders take on the New Jersey Devils from UBS Arena Tonight

 

Good morning New York Islander fans. This is your favorite sports reporter bringing you a preview on tonight’s matchup between Metropolitan Division rivals in the New York Islanders versus New Jersey Devils. Coming into tonight’s action the New York Islanders are trying to bounce back after a disappointing game versus the Buffalo Sabers in the last contest, coming up short in a shootout over the Sabers on Saturday afternoon. However, the New York Islanders are still sitting in 3^rd place in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 19 wins, 13 losses and four overtime losses for a grand total of 42 points. The New Jersey Devils have a record of 20 victories, 15 defeats in three overtime defeats which puts them in 5^th place in the Metropolitan division with a total of 41 points. Tonight’s game is very crucial for both teams. Now let’s look at some key players to watch on both sides of the ice. For the New York Islanders I will pick Matthew Barzal and Matthew Schaefer. On the other side of the ice, with the return of Jack Hughes into the lineup yesterday, I will pick him and his brother Luke Hughes. Jack has been out for about 4 weeks with a finger issue that he sustained during the thanksgiving holiday. I am really looking forward to see which team will come out on top tonight and which style of play will ultimately earn their team a big two points in the Metropolitan division standings. I will be working the game tonight. Come and find me at the bottom of the Great Hall steps. Enjoy the game tonight. You can catch all the action with my friends Brandon Burke and Shannon Hogan on the call beginning at 7:00 PM on MSG +. Happy holidays everyone. Merry Christmas. Drink plenty of hot cocoa Ho Ho Ho. Thanks for reading until next time.