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Carolina Hurricanes Poised for Victory Against New York Islanders in Playoff Series Rematch at USB Arena

The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face off against the New York Islanders on Thursday evening in a playoff series rematch at USB Arena in Elmont, NY. With a record of 2-0 in the series, the Hurricanes have the upper hand after winning the first two games. Both teams split the regular season matchups, with the Islanders unable to secure a win on their home turf. Carolina is currently favored to win with a -160 opening line that has remained stagnant. The puck is set to drop at 7:30 pm Eastern time.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hurricanes -160 | Islanders +136
• Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+165) | Islanders +1.5 (-193)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 62%.

Carolina vs New York Stats

Carolina Hurricanes

The Hurricanes staged an impressive comeback against the Islanders in Game 2 of their playoff series, scoring five unanswered goals to take a 2-0 series lead. Center Seth Jarvis played a key role in the win, contributing a goal and two assists. Sebastian Aho's game-tying goal in the third period and Jordan Martinook's go-ahead goal sealed the victory for Carolina. The Hurricanes' strong goaltending has been a key factor in their recent success, holding opponents to three goals or less in seven of their last eight games. Right wing Jesper Fast is listed as day-to-day with an injury. With impressive offensive and defensive rankings, Carolina has a season record of 54-23-7 and is currently ranked second in power rankings.

New York Islanders Analysis

The New York Islanders suffered a tough loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, giving up five unanswered goals after initially being up 3-0. Goalie Frederik Andersen struggled, allowing three goals on only 15 shots on net. Centers Kyle Palmieri and Bo Horvat scored in the loss. The Islanders' offense has been struggling recently, failing to exceed three goals in four of their previous six games. Coach Patrick Roy attributed the loss to penalties and Carolina's power play goals. The team is heading home for Game 3 in New York with no significant injuries reported. In terms of power rankings, the Islanders are ranked 21st overall and are 23rd in offense, scoring an average of 2.98 goals per game and 19th in defense, giving up an average of 3.20 points per game. Carolina recently went 0-3-0 in their last three matchups against New York.

Carolina Hurricanes Continue Dominance Over New York Islanders

The New York Islanders have struggled against the Carolina Hurricanes this season, failing to secure a win in either of their matchups at USB Arena. Carolina has dominated on the road, winning five consecutive games against the Islanders. In last year's playoffs, the Hurricanes won two out of three games played in New York, ultimately eliminating the Islanders in the First Round playoff series. Recently, Carolina has maintained a strong record against the Islanders, holding a 7-3-1 record and winning four of their last six regular-season games. With a powerful offense that ranks in the top 10 in key categories, the Hurricanes have a clear advantage over the Islanders, who struggle to score goals consistently. Given Carolina's recent success in this matchup and their strong road performance, the signs point to a Carolina victory on Thursday evening. It is recommended to place your bet on Carolina.

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