Hurricanes vs. Islanders NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Carolina Hurricanes take their home ice at PNC Arena to play the New York Islanders in Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs First Round on Monday, April 22, starting at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2, SN360, and TVAS. The Hurricanes have a 1-0 lead in the series. The Hurricanes are favored (-245) against the Islanders (+200).

Hurricanes vs. Islanders Game Info & Odds

  • When: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2, SN360, and TVAS
  • Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
  • TV Channel: ESPN2, SN360, and TVAS
  • Favorite: Hurricanes (-245)
  • Underdog: Islanders (+200)
  • Over/under: 5.5

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Hurricanes and Islanders Betting Trends

  • Carolina and its opponent have gone over 5.5 combined goals in 40 of 82 games this season.
  • New York has played 48 games this season that finished with more than 5.5 goals.
  • The teams average 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.9 more than this game’s total.
  • These teams surrender 5.7 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this game’s over/under.
  • The Hurricanes have gone 49-26 when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • The Islanders have been an underdog in 44 games this season, and won 20 (45.5%).

Hurricanes Stats & Insights

  • The Hurricanes net the eighth-most goals in the NHL, averaging 3.4 per game for a total of 277 this season.
  • The Hurricanes have given up the fourth-fewest goals in league action this season, 211 (2.6 per game).
  • With a +66 goal differential, they’re ranked second-best in the NHL.
  • The Hurricanes have a 10.1% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 15th in the league.
  • The Hurricanes have secured eight shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 14.1 hits and 11.4 blocked shots per game.
  • Over the past 10 contests, the Hurricanes have claimed 90.0% of the possible points with an 8-2-0 record.
  • They have scored 34 goals during that span.
  • Defensively, the Hurricanes have allowed 17 goals (1.7 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Islanders Stats & Insights

  • The Islanders have scored 245 goals this season (3.0 per game) to rank 22nd in the league.
  • The Islanders’ 258 total goals allowed (3.2 per game) rank 18th in the league.
  • They have a -13 goal differential, which ranks 19th in the league.
  • The 9.9% shooting percentage the Islanders have compiled ranks 19th in the league.
  • The Islanders have shut out their opponent five times this season.
  • In the past 10 contests, the Islanders have claimed 85.0% of the possible points with an 8-1-1 record.
  • They have averaged 3.1 goals per game (31 total) over that time.
  • Defensively, the Islanders have allowed 19 goals (1.9 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Hurricanes Key Players to Watch

  • Sebastian Aho is currently one of Carolina’s top contributors (89 total points), having amassed 36 goals and 53 assists.
  • Jake Guentzel has 77 points (1.1 per game), scoring 30 goals and adding 47 assists.
  • Pyotr Kochetkov has a record of 23-13-4. He has allowed 92 goals (2.33 goals against average) and recorded 939 saves.

Hurricanes Player Props

  • Sebastian Aho Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -190, Under Odds: +145)
  • Sebastian Aho Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
  • Jake Guentzel Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -245, Under Odds: +185)
  • Jake Guentzel Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
  • Seth Jarvis Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
  • Seth Jarvis Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +160, Under Odds: -210)

Islanders Key Players to Watch

  • Mathew Barzal is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 80 points (1.0 per game). He has totaled 23 goals and 57 assists in 80 games (playing 19:38 per game).
  • Noah Dobson is a key contributor for New York, with 70 total points this season. He has scored 11 goals and provided 59 assists in 79 games.
  • Ilya Sorokin has a record of 25-19-12 in 56 games this season, conceding 167 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 1658 saves and a .908 save percentage, 25th in the league.

Islanders Player Props

  • Mathew Barzal Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -166, Under Odds: +130)
  • Mathew Barzal Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
  • Noah Dobson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +124, Under Odds: -160)
  • Noah Dobson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +170, Under Odds: -220)
  • Brock Nelson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
  • Brock Nelson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +190, Under Odds: -250)

Hurricanes vs. Islanders Injuries

  • Hurricanes: Jesper Fast: Upper Body (Questionable)
  • Islanders: Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Lower Body (Questionable), Scott Mayfield: Lower Body (Out For Season)

Hurricanes vs. Islanders Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Hurricanes (-1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (5.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Hurricanes 4 – Islanders 2

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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