NY Islanders vs Carolina Prediction: the Winless Streak of the Hurricanes

Prediction for the NHL New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes match, which will take place on April 23d. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Already in the second game of the series, the Islanders showed they could beat Carolina. There, they led in the third period but lost it, giving the game away in overtime. In their third game, Lane Lambert's team dominated the game on the whole, although they didn't score the decisive puck until the end. From around 17 minutes into the third period, New York netted four times to take a 5-1 lead. Well, the series is just beginning.

The Hurricanes did not have Andrey Svechnikov in the playoffs, but they also lost Teuvo Teravainen to injury in the second game. The absence of such a critical forward significantly diminishes Carolina's scoring potential. Seven goals in three games are not enough, considering that the Islanders, as Game 3 proved, can attack effectively. Rod Brind'Amoure's team needs to win on defense, something the Hurricanes did well in the series' first two games. In particular, note the work of Jordan Staal's unit against the Islanders' first three with Horvat and Barzal. In the third game, New York's main offensive stars didn't show their worth either, but other combinations stepped up. Kyle Palmieri, Matt Martin, and even Casey Cizikas scored. Carolina must now look for ways to stop their opponent's bottom line.

Without Teravainen, Carolina's offense has become less dangerous. The Hurricanes only scored once in Game 3 of the series, which was on the power play. In the fourth game, we should not expect high productivity either. Considering the average efficiency in the attack, Carolina will focus on defense. More so, the Islanders are still quite limited in terms of offensive potential. We bet on a TU, and the Islanders will be closer to victory. For Lane Lambert's team, the upcoming game is a key one, while for Carolina, even in the case of a loss, the most important match will be the fifth one at home.