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Carolina Hurricanes Look to Extend Winning Streak Against New York Islanders in Metropolitan Division Showdown

The Carolina Hurricanes are set to take on the New York Islanders in a Metropolitan division matchup on Saturday. The Hurricanes, who are currently second in the division, are on a four-game winning streak and will be without some key players. The Islanders, who are last in the division, have won their last two games but are still far from playoff contention. Carolina is the favorite to win this game, with the current line at Carolina -184. For a more detailed prediction, be sure to check out our NHL picks for the Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders matchup. Happy betting!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hurricanes -184 | Islanders +155
• Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+135) | Islanders +1.5 (-160)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 65%.

Carolina vs New York Stats

Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes have impressive statistics in various categories this season. They have a goals-for average of 3.4 and a goals-against average of 2.8, ranking 5th and 9th respectively. Carolina averages 32.1 shots per game (1st) and allows 25.1 shots per game (3rd). Their power play is ranked 17th, while their penalty kill is third. Key players include Seth Jarvis with 18 goals and Martin Necas with 39 assists and 55 points. In addition, Pyotr Kochetkov has a solid record as the team's goalie. With a power ranking of 16, Carolina is ranked 7th in offense, 7th in defense, and has a season record of 30-16-3.

New York Islanders Analysis

The New York Islanders currently have a goals-for average of 2.7 and a goals-against average of 3.0, ranking 27th and 16th respectively in the league. Their power play is ranked last, scoring 12.5% of the time, while their penalty kill is also last, holding opponents scoreless 67.7% of the time. Anders Lee leads the team in goals and points, followed by Bo Horvat who leads in assists. The team has seven players with 22 or more points. Goalie Ilya Sorokin has a record of 14-14-4 with a 2.81 GAA and a .902 SV%. The Islanders have an overall record of 20-20-7 and are ranked 28th in the power rankings. In their last three matchups, Carolina went 1-2-0 against New York.

Carolina Hurricanes Poised to Capitalize on Advantage in Road Game Against New York Team

The Carolina Hurricanes are positioned to leverage a notable advantage in their upcoming road game against the New York team on Saturday. New York will be playing on the back end of a back-to-back scenario after facing the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night, which could impact their performance. Carolina possesses a robust defensive strategy and exceptional goalkeeping, with Pyotr Kochetkev boasting a 2.47 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage. In comparison, Carolina's goals-against average stands at 2.80, outclassing New York's 3.0. Additionally, Carolina exhibits superior offensive capabilities, with a goals-for average of 3.4 compared to New York's 2.7. With a strong track record of six wins in their last seven games and an impressive 11-4 record in January, the Hurricanes are predicted to outperform New York, particularly given New York's shortcomings in power play and penalty kill rankings.

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