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The New York Islanders will take on the Carolina Hurricanes, with both clubs hoping to improve their records in the Metropolitan Division. With their most recent victory, the Islanders, who currently have a record of 3-4, ended a three-game losing streak.
The Hurricanes, on the other hand, are 4-1-1 and now lead the Metropolitan Division in record. The upcoming game should be a terrific one as both clubs want to start the season strong and improve in the Eastern Conference.
Islanders vs Hurricanes Betting Odds
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Islanders vs Hurricanes Match Details
Fixture: Islanders at Hurricanes
Date and Time: Friday, October 28 at 7:05 pm ET
Venue: PNC Arena, Raleigh, N.C.
Islanders vs Hurricanes Key Stats
Despite their offense stepping up and scoring 3.14 goals per game, the Islanders have had a difficult start to the season. The top two lines, Anders Lee, Mathew Barzal, and Brock Nelson, have combined for four goals and 16 assists, but the rest of the offense has also been effective this year.
While defensemen Noah Dobson and Adam Pelech have added two goals and seven assists from the blue line to help open up the attack, Oliver Wahlstrom, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and Anthony Beauvillier have combined for five goals and five assists.
Although the Islanders' offense has improved, they have been buoyed by their defense, which has allowed only 2.57 goals per game overall and a shutout in their most recent game. The top line has been led by Ryan Pulock and Adam Pelech, who have a combined defensive point share of 1.1 and 20 blocked shots.
However, the rest of the group has also contributed, with Noah Dobson, Alexander Romanov, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the defensive zone and reducing shot attempts.
With their offense rising and scoring 3.33 goals per game, the Hurricanes are off to an excellent start to the season. The top two lines, Andrei Svechnikov, Martin Necas, and Stefan Noesen, have combined for 10 goals and 11 assists, but the rest of the offense has also contributed.
Despite only allowing 2.33 goals per game, the defense has looked like one of the strongest in the league. The top two pairings, Brett Pesce and Brady Skjei, have combined for 1.7 defensive point shares, 14 blocked shots, and 12 hits.
However, the entire defense has been excellent, with Jaccob Slavin, Brent Burns, and others forcing turnovers in all three zones and closing down shooting lanes.
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Islanders vs Hurricanes Best Picks and Prediction
With Andrei Svechnikov, Martin Necas, and the rest of the forward group controlling the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with cross-ice passes, the Hurricanes, who average 3.33 goals per game, should frequently hit the back of the net.
With Brett Pesce, Brady Skjei, and the rest of the defense causing turnovers in the offensive zone and restricting shots on goal, the Hurricanes should also be able to limit the Islanders' offensive output.
This will provide goaltender Frederik Andersen with plenty of opportunities to make crucial saves. In a convincing victory on their home ice, the Hurricanes ought to win the game and cover the spread.
Pick: Hurricanes -1.5 (+140)
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