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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