The New York Islanders (32-30-10) will try to stop a four-game losing streak when they take on the Carolina Hurricanes (44-24-4) on the road on Sunday, March 30 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our prediction for who will capture the win in Sunday's matchup.
During the past 10 outings for the Islanders (3-4-3), their offense has totaled 26 goals while their defense has allowed 30 goals. They have had 29 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (10.3%).
Hurricanes vs. Islanders Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final result of Hurricanes 4, Islanders 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-337)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 44-24-4 overall and 5-4-9 in overtime games.
- Carolina has 26 points (12-4-2) in the 18 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has scored two goals in 14 games this season (4-8-2 record, 10 points).
- The Hurricanes are 40-5-2 in the 47 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 82 points).
- In the 25 games when Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 31 points after finishing 14-8-3.
- In the 56 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 34-18-4 (72 points).
- The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Hurricanes finished 8-6-0 in those contests (16 points).
Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders (32-30-10 overall) have posted a record of 7-10-17 in games that have needed OT this season.
- New York has earned 32 points (12-7-8) in its 27 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- In 12 games this season when the Islanders finished a game with just one goal, they earned a total of three points (0-9-3).
- New York has earned six points (3-6-0 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Islanders have scored three or more goals 44 times, earning 64 points from those matchups (29-9-6).
- New York has scored a lone power-play goal in 14 games this season and has registered 21 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 16-21-3 (35 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 30 games, going 16-7-7 to record 39 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Islanders AVG | Islanders Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.22 | Goals Scored | 2.72 | 25th |
| 7th | 2.64 | Goals Allowed | 3.01 | 18th |
| 2nd | 31.7 | Shots | 29.2 | 6th |
| 1st | 24.9 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 21st |
| 24th | 18.35% | Power Play % | 12.43% | 31st |
| 1st | 84.76% | Penalty Kill % | 72.26% | 30th |
Hurricanes vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
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