New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Prediction: Do not expect a goal spectacle

Prediction for the NHL New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals match which will take place on November 12th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

New York Islanders

The Islanders were one of the main contenders for the Stanley Cup just a few years ago, and then fell apart overnight, failing to make the playoffs at all, and then last season getting knocked out in the first round. The debut of the current regular season was also very difficult for the Islanders. Sure, they got two wins over Buffalo and Arizona - 3:2 and 1:0 - but they allowed seven losses and three wins over the next ten games. They have failed to win three straight games, falling them to 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Washington Capitals

Washington is a very old team with problems, and Niklas Bäckström has announced that he is calling it a career. At the beginning of the regular season, the Capitals looked pretty sad, suffering four losses in five starts, but things started to pick up after that. In their last seven games, Spencer Carbery's wards have only two losses and five wins, allowing them to move up to tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Expert Betting Tips

The Islanders and Washington are outside the Eastern Conference Cup Final Eight, with only one point separating them in the standings. The Islanders will be playing at home, which is an aspect in their favor. In addition, Lane Lambert's team had a great first meeting of the regular season, winning 3:0. It is unlikely that the Capital will be able to offer New York anything new in a week and a half, so the Islanders will again be the favorites. 

Do not expect a goal spectacle from the upcoming game. The Islanders and Washington rarely play cheerfully and enthusiastically. In 13 previous matches, the competitors have scored for 54 pucks (averaging 4.15 per game). Remember, the first meeting of the regular season was also a low-scoring affair, with the Islanders winning 3:0.