The 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule has been very consistent, with 4 series in action on alternating nights. However, tonight is the first night to break that trend, and not because a team has advanced just yet. We will see 1 team trying to do just that, while the other 2 series are tied at 2-2. The Stanley Cup Playoffs never disappoint, and this season is no different. We're also looking to add even more excitement with our NHL mega parlay. Having 3 games on the board is more than enough action to piece one together and we've done just that.
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Carolina Hurricanes ML (-165) over New York Islanders
The first game of the night is the only one of the 3 where there is the potential for a series win. That's the case for the Hurricanes after they were the only team to get off to a 2-0 series lead at home. Now they get to head back to Carolina after handling the Islanders with ease in New York on Sunday afternoon. There was a bit of a speedbump in Game 3, but outside of that, this series has been all 'Canes. Neither team has been explosive in terms of offense, but Carolina's defense continues to be suffocating.'
They finished the regular season allowing the fewest shots per game and are doing much of the same in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, allowing less than 30 shots per game. There's no denying that New York goaltender Ilya Sorokin is great, but there's simply not enough firepower in front of him. When this series began in Carolina, the Islanders put up just a single goal. Even with Andrei Svechnikov and Teuvo Teravainen, the 'Canes have still been able to find the back of the net enough for come out on top. It may be tough for Carolina offensively moving forward, but they should be able to close out this series first.