A pair of clubs at opposite ends of their conference's standings, the Carolina Hurricanes (third in the Eastern Conference at 17-8-1) and the New York Islanders (13th in the Eastern Conference at 9-11-7), square off on Saturday, December 7 at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Saturday's contest.
In the last 10 contests, the Islanders have recorded a 2-5-3 record after totaling 22 total goals (two power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 8.7%). Their opponents have scored a combined 26 goals in those games.
Hurricanes vs. Islanders Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Islanders 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-196)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes (17-8-1 overall) have a 2-1-3 record in games that have needed overtime.
- In the four games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-1-0 record (good for six points).
- In the two games this season the Hurricanes registered only one goal, they lost both times.
- Carolina has lost both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals 21 times, and are 17-3-1 in those games (to record 35 points).
- In the 11 games when Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered nine points after finishing 4-6-1.
- In the 20 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 14-5-1 (29 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 3-3-0 to register six points.
Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have earned a record of 3-7-10 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 9-11-7.
- In the 11 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
- This season the Islanders scored just one goal in four games and they've earned two points (0-2-2) in those contests.
- New York failed to win all four games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Islanders have scored more than two goals in 15 games, earning 22 points from those contests.
- This season, New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal in nine games has a record of 7-1-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 5-6-2 (12 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 4-3-5 to register 13 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Islanders AVG | Islanders Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.77 | Goals Scored | 2.48 | 29th |
| 11th | 2.92 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 14th |
| 2nd | 32.5 | Shots | 29.1 | 14th |
| 2nd | 25.2 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 14th |
| 4th | 28.24% | Power Play % | 11.84% | 31st |
| 6th | 83.15% | Penalty Kill % | 66.67% | 32nd |
Hurricanes vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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