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Carolina Hurricanes Favored to Defeat New York Islanders at Lenovo Center - Islanders Look to Secure Series Win

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Islanders will be facing the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center. The Islanders are looking to secure a series win after coming off a 5-2 loss to Vancouver, while the Hurricanes are coming off a 4-1 win over Montreal. Carolina has a strong record of 6-2-2 in their last 10 games against New York, but the Islanders currently lead the four-game season series 2-1. Carolina is the betting favorite with opening odds of -285 that have remained unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Islanders vs. Hurricanes matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Islanders +237 | Hurricanes -285
• Spread: Islanders +1.5 (-1) | Hurricanes -1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 74%.

New York vs Carolina Stats

New York Islanders

The New York Islanders recently ended a three-game winning streak with three consecutive losses, currently standing at 11th in the Eastern Conference standings, one point away from a playoff spot. They will aim to revive their playoff hopes with a victory on Sunday, maintaining an average of 2.72 goals per game. Bo Horvat leads in points with 49, followed closely by Anders Lee with 48 and Kyle Palmieri with 45. The team has been solid defensively, allowing an average of 2.99 goals per game but gave up five in their last game, highlighting the need for improvement in that area. Ilya Sorokin has a 2.76 GAA and a.906 save percentage, with a record of 27-21-6. With a current power ranking of 28, New York ranks 25th in offense, 18th in defense, and holds a season record of 32-29-10.

Carolina Hurricanes Analysis

The Carolina Hurricanes have rebounded from a recent loss with a win over Montreal, maintaining their second-place position in the Eastern Conference standings. With a strong offensive performance, averaging 3.22 goals per game, key players like Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, and Martin Necas have been leading the team in scoring. Defensively, Carolina has been solid, giving up an average of 2.64 goals per game. Goaltender Frederik Andersen has been a key factor in their success, with a 12-5-0 record and impressive stats. The Hurricanes will look to extend their lead in the standings with a win in their upcoming game.

Carolina Hurricanes Riding High as New York Islanders Struggle

The Carolina Hurricanes have been on a winning streak, triumphing in six out of their last seven home games, while the New York Islanders are on a three-game losing streak. Carolina has displayed a strong offensive performance, scoring a total of nine goals in their recent three home games. However, their special teams have room for improvement, with only an 18 percent conversion rate on power play opportunities. On the other hand, the Islanders rank 30th in the league in penalty kills and have struggled defensively, allowing 10 goals in their last three road games. Additionally, the Islanders are facing fatigue from playing on consecutive nights. In contrast, the Hurricanes have been solid defensively, conceding only six goals in their last three home games. Considering these factors, it is recommended to favor the Carolina Hurricanes to cover the puck line.

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