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Islanders Look to Continue Momentum Against Hurricanes in Game Five Showdown

The New York Islanders will face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in game five of their playoff series at PNC Arena on Tuesday evening. The two teams have split their regular season games, with Carolina failing to win at home. The Islanders will look to continue their momentum after staving off elimination in their last game. Carolina is favored to win with a current line of Carolina -250. The puck drops at 7:30 pm Eastern time.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Islanders +215 | Hurricanes -250
• Spread: Islanders +1.5 (-130) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 71%.

New York vs Carolina Stats

New York Islanders

The New York Islanders broke a three-game losing streak and avoided a sweep in their playoff series by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in double-overtime in Game 4. Mathew Barzal scored twice, including the game-winning goal, while Jean-Gabriel Pageua also scored. Goalie Semyon Varlamov made 42 saves to secure the victory. The Islanders' goaltenders have been impressive throughout the series, limiting the Hurricanes to three goals or less in three of the four games. Coach Patrick Roy praised the team's determination and solid play on both ends of the ice. Left winger Matt Martin is currently sidelined with a lower-body injury. In terms of rankings, the Islanders are 23rd in offense, 20th in defense, with a record of 40-30-16 this season.

Carolina Hurricanes Analysis

The Carolina Hurricanes saw their three-game playoff win streak come to an end with a 3-2 double-overtime loss to the New York Islanders. Goalie Frederick Andersen made 32 saves but gave up the game-winner in the second overtime period. Despite outshooting the Islanders, Carolina struggled in faceoffs. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour acknowledged it was a hard-fought game and emphasized the need to focus on the next one. Key injuries include RW Jasper Fast and defenseman Brett Pesce. Carolina ranks second in power rankings and seventh in offense, with a strong defense and an overall record of 55-23-8. The Islanders have had recent success against the Hurricanes.

Islanders Show Strong Road Performance Against Hurricanes, Poised to Challenge in Playoff Series

The Islanders demonstrated strong performance on the road during the initial game of the series against the Hurricanes. Despite being tied in the third period, the Hurricanes managed to secure a goal into an empty net as New York trailed 2-1. In Game 2, the Islanders appeared to have a victory in Carolina within their grasp, but ultimately lost their lead of 3-1 in the final period. Although the Islanders were defeated by the Hurricanes 4-2 in the First Round playoff series last season, they consistently played closely against them at PNC Arena, achieving a one-goal difference in the first two games and winning the final game with a score of 3-2. The Islanders have historically performed well on the road against the Hurricanes, winning four out of their last five matches at North Carolina. With a sharp increase in offensive performance towards the end of the season, the Islanders are poised to remain competitive against the Hurricanes in the upcoming game. Based on current trends, it is likely that the Islanders will continue to challenge the Hurricanes and may even outperform them on Monday.

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