The Carolina Hurricanes (14-6-6) and New York Islanders (17-11-0) meet Saturday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Hurricanes are looking to bounce back from a 4-3 overtime loss in Anaheim Tuesday. They’re 4-0-2 in the past 6 games overall, last losing in regulation Nov. 23 against the Arizona Coyotes of all teams.
The Islanders gave the Hurricanes a 6-2 beatdown Oct. 28 in Raleigh. New York is coming off a 6-4 win in New Jersey, and it has 13 total goals in the past 3 games.
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