"The focus was to play against the best team in the NHL I believe that if there's a team that could surprise them, it's us, Roy said. For the first period, the momentum was instant. Just 5:56 into the first period, Kyle MacLean pounced on a loose puck in front of the net and chipped it over a sprawled Avalanche goalie, giving the Islanders (15-10-3, 33 points) an early lead and sending the UBS Arena crowd roaring."
"The night also carried a layer of emotion with Brock Nelson making his first appearance at UBS Arena since his offseason trade to Colorado. A franchise pillar for more than a decade, Nelson was greeted with a standing ovation during a first-period tribute video, a reminder of how deeply his steady scoring touch and quiet leadership had resonated with Islanders fans."
New York Islanders defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 at UBS Arena on Dec. 4, 2025, ending Colorado's 17-game point streak. The Islanders struck early when Kyle MacLean scored 5:56 into the first period and Anders Lee followed with a wrist shot from the right circle off a Mathew Barzal feed before the period ended. Brock Nelson returned to UBS Arena for the first time since his offseason trade and received a standing ovation during a first-period tribute video. The Islanders improved to 15-10-3 (33 points) with timely, opportunistic play and strong home support.
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