The Carolina Hurricanes (17-8-1) will look to continue their impressive season as they visit the struggling New York Islanders (9-11-7) at UBS Arena on Saturday evening in a crucial Metropolitan Division matchup.
The Hurricanes enter the contest boasting one of the NHL's most potent offenses, averaging 3.77 goals per game, led by the dynamic duo of Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho who have combined for 21 goals and 48 assists this season.
The Islanders, meanwhile, find themselves in a difficult stretch with just two wins in their last ten games and the Metropolitan Division's lowest point total.
Recent history favors Carolina, who has won seven of their last ten meetings between these teams, including their most recent encounter which ended in a convincing 6-3 victory.
While the Hurricanes' high-powered offense seems primed to challenge Islanders' goaltender Ilya Sorokin, who remains a bright spot for New York with a .910 save percentage, the home team will need to find answers for their scoring woes, having managed just three goals in their last two games.
This Metropolitan Division rivalry game promises to showcase the contrast between Carolina's offensive firepower and the Islanders' desperate need to reverse their fortunes on home ice.
New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes: who will win?
For tonight's Islanders vs Hurricanes matchup, our predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 68.33% chance of defeating the Islanders.
Pre-game probabilities
New York Islanders
Moneyline
Win %
68.33%
31.67%
Carolina Hurricanes
New York Islanders: 68.33% win probability
- Strong offensive output (98 goals scored in 26 games)
- Higher league position (3rd in Eastern Conference with 35 points)
- Better win-loss record (17-8 compared to Islanders' 9-11)
Carolina Hurricanes: 31.67% win probability
- Poor offensive production (69 goals in 27 games, lowest in division)
- Negative recent form (LLWLL in last 5 games)
- Low points total (25 points in 27 games, 13th in Eastern Conference)
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New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes form
New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes head to head
New York Islanders
17%
Carolina Hurricanes
83%
Apr 30, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes
6 : 3
New York Islanders
Apr 27, 2024
New York Islanders
3 : 2
Carolina Hurricanes
Apr 25, 2024
New York Islanders
2 : 3
Carolina Hurricanes
Apr 22, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes
5 : 3
New York Islanders
Apr 20, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes
3 : 1
New York Islanders
Mar 19, 2024
New York Islanders
1 : 4
Carolina Hurricanes
