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Islanders and Wild to Face Off in High-Stakes Back-to-Back Matchup, Key Players Missing from Lineup

The New York Islanders will face the Minnesota Wild in a back-to-back game on Saturday, following their previous game against the Winnipeg Jets. The Islanders, coming off a recent win against the Vegas Golden Knights, are aiming to secure a playoff spot as they trail the second wild card position in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Wild, who defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in their last game, currently hold the third spot in the Central Division and are in close competition with fourth place Colorado. Both teams will be missing key players in their lineup. Minnesota is favored to win with -154 odds. For more insights and predictions on the New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild match, hockey fans are encouraged to stay tuned.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Islanders +134 | Wild -154
• Spread: Islanders +1.5 (-198) | Wild -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 61%.

New York vs Minnesota Stats

New York Islanders

The New York Islanders currently have a goals-for average of 2.7 and a goals-against average of 2.8, ranking 26th and 13th respectively in the NHL. They average 28.6 shots per game (15th) and allow an average of 28.4 shots per game (17th). Their power play and penalty kill are both ranked last in the league, with a 12% success rate on the power play and a 70.5% success rate on the penalty kill. Anders Lee leads the team in goals with 22, while Bo Horvat leads in assists with 21 and points with 40. Kyle Palmieri follows with 20 assists and Lee with 39 points. Goalie Ilya Sorokin has a 20-14-4 record with a 2.59 goals against average, .910 save percentage, and 3 shutouts. The team has won their last seven games with Sorokin in goal. The team is currently ranked 28th in the power ranking, with a 25-21-7 record this season.

Minnesota Wild Analysis

The Minnesota Wild currently have a goals-for average of 2.8 and a goals-against average of 2.8, ranking 21st and 12th in the NHL respectively. They average 27.7 shots per game (21st) and allow 30.1 shots per game (28th). Their power play is 24th in the league, scoring on 18.4% of their opportunities, while their penalty kill is ranked last at 30th, holding opponents scoreless 71.2% of the time they are shorthanded. Leading goal scorer, assists leader, and points leader Kirill Kaprizov is currently injured, with Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy leading in goals with 18 each. Rossi has 28 assists and 46 points, while Boldy has 27 assists and 45 points. Goalie Filip Gustavsson has a record of 21-11-3 with a 2.62 GAA, .915 SV%, and 3 shutouts. The team has three active players with 36 or more points. Despite their stats, the Wild have a power ranking of 30 and are ranked 20th for offense, with a record of 32-19-4. In their last three matchups, New York has defeated Minnesota 3-0-0.

New York Islanders Thrive Despite Road Challenges and Injury Woes

The New York Islanders face a potential challenge playing on the road in the second half of back-to-back games. Despite this, the team has demonstrated strong goaltending and effective scoring on offense. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin has recorded 20 wins in 38 games, boasting a 2.59 goals-against average, .910 save percentage, and 3 shutouts. His recent performance in a 2-1 victory over Vegas showcased his ability to stop 33 of 34 shots on goal. The Islanders have achieved success in the last eight games Sorokin has started. Meanwhile, Minnesota is without Kirill Kaprizov, who was leading the team in goals, assists, and points prior to his injury on January 26. Despite this, New York has won eight of their last nine games and five of their last six road games.

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