New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 4/17/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Monday, April 17, 2023

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Islanders (+135) Hurricanes (-155)

The New York Islanders (42-31-9) are on their way to PNC Arena on Monday where they will meet the Carolina Hurricanes (52-21-9). The moneyline on this matchup has the Islanders at +135 and the Hurricanes are at -155. The total is 6.

The New York Islanders were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 win against the Canadiens in their previous game. New York accrued 4 mins in the box in this matchup. Moreover, they had 3 power play attempts and netted 1 goal. The Islanders had a solid offensive output and it showed in the victory. In the game, they scored on 4 of the 35 shots they attempted.

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When it comes to scoring goals, the New York Islanders have notched 242 goals (22nd in hockey) on the season and have allowed 217. For the year, they have recorded 93 points and their points percentage is .567. New York skates onto the rink with 222 power play chances and they have tallied 35 goals out of those advantages, giving them a percentage of 15.77%. When at even strength, the Islanders have surrendered 178 goals while having 207 as an offensive unit. New York has tried 2,524 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 9.6%. The Islanders have seen 2,544 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .915. New York Islanders opponents have earned 219 power play opportunities (30th in the league) and have come away with 39 goals in those chances.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Ilya Sorokin. Opponents have been able to score 309 goals against Sorokin in his career and his goals against average is 2.34. Sorokin has participated in 136 matchups over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage is .924 for his 7,931 mins between the pipes. He has amassed an overall mark of 70-46-18 and he started in 133 games. Over the course of his pro career, Sorokin has earned 94 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .707. Sorokin has had 4,044 shot attempts against him and has accrued 3,735 total saves.

When they were on the ice last, Carolina faced off against the Panthers in a matchup where the Hurricanes got the win by a final score of 6-4. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this matchup but were not able to net one. The Hurricanes recorded 6 goals out of the 36 shots on goal they took.

The Hurricanes have scored 212 goals at even strength and 50 goals (18th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Carolina has attempted 2,852 shots (3rd in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.19%, while allowing the opposition 2,132 shots. Over the course of the season, the Carolina Hurricanes have accumulated 262 goals, 113 points, as well as a points percentage of .689. They have allowed 210 goals to be scored by way of 170 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 253 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 19.76%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 84.38% on the other teams 256 power play tries, and their save percentage is currently 90.2%.

Across the ice you will find Frederik Andersen protecting the net. He has gathered 12,861 stops out of the 14,051 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .915. Andersen has accumulated a lifetime record of 282-125-52 and has played in 479 games. He got the starting nod in 465 games and his ice time sits at 27,653 mins. Andersen's quality start rate is 56.8% and he has made 264 quality starts in his pro hockey career. His opposition is averaging 2.58 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,190 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take New York (+135)

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