Devils Secure Preseason Win Against Islanders at UBS Arena

Devils Secure Preseason Win Against Islanders at UBS Arena

The New Jersey Devils took on the New York Islanders in their third preseason game at UBS Arena. This matchup followed the Devils' recent 6-2 victory over the Islanders earlier in the week. The Devils opted to rest most of their starters, while the Islanders fielded a mix of veterans and prospects. The game ended with a 4-2 victory for the Devils, who outshot the Islanders 27-25.

Key players in the lineup for the Devils included Paul Cotter, Jonas Siegenthaler, and Dougie Hamilton, while the Islanders featured Mathew Barzal, Bo Horvat, and Matthew Schaefer. Goaltender Jake Allen played the first half of the game for the Devils, making 11 saves on 12 shots before Jakub Malek took over. On the Islanders' side, Ilya Sorokin played the entire game in goal.

The Devils got on the board early in the first period with a goal from Luke Glendening, assisted by Seamus Casey and Brian Halonen. The Islanders responded in the second period with a goal from Marc Gatcomb to tie the game. However, the Devils pulled ahead in the third period with goals from Nathan Legare and Arseni Gritsyuk. Despite a late goal from Anthony Duclair for the Islanders, the Devils secured the win with an empty-net goal from Angus Crookshank.

Looking ahead, the Devils have a busy schedule with half the team facing the Washington Capitals and the rest taking on the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. The Islanders will face the New York Rangers at home on Monday night.