Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders Prediction: Neither team has shown much ambition lately

Prediction for the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders match which will take place on February 21th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Pittsburgh looks hopeless. A team that has shown above-average indicators from season to season, the Penguins are now struggling for a playoff spot. The Penguins are 12th in the Eastern Conference, nine points ahead of eighth-place Detroit. They've only managed one win in their last five games - a 4:1 victory over lowly Chicago. Pittsburgh has been beaten by a combined score of 6:12 in the other four.

Not that the Islanders are somehow better in the current NHL season, but they have a slightly better chance of making the playoffs. The Islanders have 58 points from 54 games, fifth in the Metropolitan Division and tenth in the East. They are six points out of the playoff zone, which is still within reach. However, the Islanders are not strictly motivated to do so. They have suffered three setbacks in their last three games - a 5:2 loss to Calgary, a 2:1 defeat at Seattle, and a 5:6 OT loss to the Rangers.

Neither team has shown much ambition lately, but we are inclined to bet on the hosts. Pittsburgh has been frustrating, but they have kept the crowds quiet. The Islanders have great difficulty performing in foreign arenas. Four defeats in five away games are proof of that. The Penguins will be able to break this unfortunate run.