Islanders vs Carolina: Betting Tips and Prediction for NHL Playoffs 1/8 Finals

“Islanders”

The way to the playoffs: During the regular season, the New Yorkers from Long Island had to prove their competitiveness in the playoff race, which they finished in seventh place in the East with 94 points to their name.

Last games: Going to “Carolina”, the team Patrick Roy automatically entered in the company of the top contenders for elimination in the first round. Unfortunately for her, at the moment everything is going towards this, including two away losses.

But, if in the first game “Islanders” suffered an obvious gap in the class and did not realize all the statistical advantages they had over three periods (1:3), then they had to finish the second match in a different way the against the background of the events that took place. there

By the 4th minute of the third period, the Isles were leading Carolina 3:0, but for some reason they stopped playing, leaving Ilya Varlamov torn to pieces by the Hurricanes forward. Therefore, the guests in Raleigh got a strong victory with will (5:3), and the New Yorkers finished the meeting with 12 shots on target.

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They don’t play: Scott Mayfield will miss the upcoming game.

Team status: The Islanders tried with all their strength to stick to the result on the Carolina ice and often looked like the best big opponent. Nevertheless, in the most important moments of the game, the Isles lost their composure, as if they were afraid of their own victory.

“Carolina”

The way to the playoffs: As the season progressed, Raleigh’s team had to improve, as the start of the regular season was very weak.

But at the end of the competition “Carolina” one of the contenders for the President’s Cup, he eventually lost to the Rangers. In 82 games, the Hurricanes scored 111 points and finished second in the Eastern Conference.

Last games: In the 1/8 finals of the team’s Stanley Cup Rhoda Brindamorah, feeling her superiority over her opponent, she got down to business at once. Confident play in front of their own goal and relatively good turnover (11.54%) ensured that the Canes won the first match (3:1).

In Game 2, the situation turned dire when Carolina mistakes led to three missed goals. But a powerful third period allowed for a clever comeback, which the guests finished in just a minute (5:3).

They don’t play: Jesper Fast will miss the game in New York. Brett Pesce’s participation is doubtful.

Team status: The moral and strong character with which Carolina pulled out a hopeless match confirms all those points that emphasized the superiority of the team over an opponent who clearly lacks confidence.

Statistics for bets

• The Islanders are unbeaten at home in five games.
• In four of their previous five games on home ice, the Islanders had not allowed more than two goals.
• Carolina has scored at least 3 goals in their last five away games

Preview and bet

Bookmaker problems: Islanders assessed pledges V 3.11pull over 4.53and the Carolina victory – in 2.11.

You can bet on a total of over 5.5 for 2.02for total less than 5.5 – for 1.92.

Preview: With everything that happened in Game 2, it is clear that it will be even more difficult for Carolina in New York. Nevertheless, this team is among the contenders for the finals and everything is in order with their playing tone now. The Hurricanes won’t be able to perform worse on the road than at home.

Level: Carolina’s individual total over 3 for 1.98.

Preview: A tight contest is expected in the Islanders area, with care in front of the net being pushed to the back. However, even in such situations, the guests have enough skills to achieve another successful result.

Level: Carolina will not lose + 4.5 TB in 2.13.