Game 3 of the first-round NHL playoff series between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders is one of two games on the NHL schedule today, April 25. The Hurricanes, which finished second in the NHL standings for the Metropolitan Division and is among the NHL picks to win the Stanley Cup, beat the Islanders 5-3 in Game 2, overcoming an early 3-0 deficit. New York is in desperate need of a win on home ice, where they were 21-10-10 this season, to extend the series.
Hurricanes vs Islanders Picks
- Pick 1: Islanders +135
- Pick 2: Under 5.5 (-115)
Frederik Andersen (1.84 GAA, .932 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Hurricanes and Ilya Sorokin (3.01 GAA, .908 save percentage) is confirmed to make his first start of the series for New York in the Hurricanes vs Islanders picks and predictions. Semyon Varlamov allowed four goals on 38 shots in Game 2.
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Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Odds
Despite playing on the road, Carolina is the favorite in the Hurricanes betting odds with -160 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+165) puck line odds. New York is an underdog in the Hurricanes vs Islanders picks and predictions with NHL odds of +135 for the moneyline and +1.5 (-200) for the puck line.
Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Information
Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders
Location of the game: UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York
Date & Time: Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. ET
Where to Watch: ESPN and Sportsnet (Canada)
Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Betting Preview
Hurricanes Looking for Commanding 3-0 Series Advantage
Carolina played the Islanders in last year’s playoffs, winning the series in six games. They also swept New York in the playoffs in 2019. With their two wins at home this series, they’re 10-2 in their last 12 playoff NHL scores against NY. They’ve also lost only once in seven home playoff games against the New York Islanders. Carolina was 3-1-1 in their last five regular season games in the Islanders vs Hurricanes predictions.
Carolina finished top-five in almost every offensive and defensive category this season, including third in shots (33.3), second in power play percentage (26.9), fourth in goals allowed (2.57), and first in shots allowed (25.6). Sebastian Aho led the team in NHL player stats in the regular season with 89 points (36 goals, 53 assists). He had a goal and an assist in Game 2.
Brett Pesce and Jesper Fast are on the NHL injury report for the Hurricanes.
Can Islanders Bounce Back after Blowing Game 2 Lead?
New York had a solid home record this season, but there has to be questions about their resiliency after giving up a 3-0 lead in Game 2 of the Hurricanes vs Islanders picks and predictions. Patrick Roy, who took over as head coach mid-season, is known as a great motivator, however, and should have his team ready to get back in the series with a strong effort in Game 3.
The Islanders, who ranked 22nd in the NHL stats in goals (2.99), have scored more since Roy took over. They also improved defensively, particularly toward the end of the regular season; the Islanders recorded points in their final nine games, going 8-0-1, while outscoring opponents 30-17.
Defenseman Scott Mayfield is the lone Islanders player on the NHL injury report.
Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Betting Picks
The Islanders should get a boost with Sorokin starting in goal and a raucous crowd. They’ll have a strong start and should win in a low-scoring affair.
- Pick 1: Islanders +135
- Pick 2: Under 5.5 (-115)
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