The Islanders' Zach Parise congratulates Mathew Barzal on his goal against the Lightning during the first period of an NHL game on Monday in Tampa, Fla. Credit: AP/Mike Carlson
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Islanders can truly finally come home.
Tuesday night’s match against the Panthers at FLA Live Arena marks the end of their season-opening, 13-game road trip, an extended stretch necessary to complete enough work on UBS Arena for the Islanders' new, $1.1 billion home to be ready to host hockey.
The Islanders will christen their long-awaited, modern building on Saturday night against the Calgary Flames.