Carolina Hurricanes Look to Build on Momentum With Victory Against New York Islanders at PNC Arena
The New York Islanders and the Carolina Hurricanes will face off at PNC Arena on Thursday, with Carolina opening as the favorite (-173). Both teams have solid records this
Game outlook
The New York Islanders and the Carolina Hurricanes will face off at PNC Arena on Thursday, with Carolina opening as the favorite (-173). Both teams have solid records this season, with the Islanders boasting 15-8-9 and the Hurricanes tallying 17-12-4. The two teams met twice earlier in the season, each with one victory of the other. The puck is scheduled to drop at 7:30 PM EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Islanders +151 | Hurricanes -173
Spread: Islanders +1.5 (-165) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+140)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 63%.
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders recently lost 3-2 in overtime against the Washington Capitals after being a +100 underdog. Goals were scored by Anders Lee and Hudson Fasching, and Semyon Varlamov saved 33 of 36 shots faced. The Islanders offense has been strong, scoring 4+ goals in 6 of their last 10 games. They rank 19th in goals per game and 20th in shots per game, and are led by Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson, both of whom are currently tied for the most team points with 33. The defense has been poor but average goaltending has kept the Islanders in decent shape at 15-8-9 with Ilya Sorokin recording a 15-17 record, 3.04 GAA, and .914 SV%, and Semyon Varlamov with a 15-17 record, 2.75 GAA, and .919 SV%. Noah Dobson currently has the same number of points as Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson, with 33.