UBS Arena has been in operation for four seasons, and during the previous year, the New York Islanders experienced an increase in attendance and a series of sellout games, despite falling short of the postseason. This growth has led to the perception that the arena is becoming a significant factor in the team's performance, particularly influenced by rookie Matthew Schaefer. The Islanders' next challenge begins with their home opener on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, where they aim to build on the momentum from Schaefer's debut season and improve upon their performance from their season-opening loss on Wednesday.
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Islanders Aim to Establish Home-Ice Advantage with Matthew Schaefer
The New York Islanders are looking to leverage the growing home-ice advantage at UBS Arena, which has seen increased attendance and sellouts over the past year. As they prepare for their home opener against the New Jersey Devils, the team aims to capitalize on the positive impact of rookie Matthew Schaefer and improve their performance following a loss in their season opener.
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