New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Picks and Prediction, Saturday, April 4, 2026
Use Code WWWC The New York Islanders face the Carolina Hurricanes with both teams looking to secure playoff spots in the final weeks of the season. The Islanders are 42-29-5 and sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division while the Hurricanes have a 48-21-6 record, and with seven wins in the last 10 games, they sit in first place in the division. Who will win this game? Check out our Islanders vs Hurricanes prediction!
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Islanders are led by a great defense
The Islanders are having a great season despite their offense struggling and scoring only 2.87 goals per game. Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat have scored 49 goals and 74 assists while Matthew Schaefer has added 22 goals and 35 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only seven active skaters have 13 goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has been one of the best in the NHL, allowing only 2.84 goals per game. Matthew Schaefer and Ryan Pulock have combined for 11.2 defensive point shares while Adam Pelech and Scott Mayfield have combined for 6.9 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Ilya Sorokin has been incredible in the net with 19.9 goals saved above average.
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Key injury report for Islanders
- No key injuries to report.
Carolina is playing great across the board
The Hurricanes are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.49 goals per game. Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov have combined for 52 goals and 87 assists while Seth Jarvis and Nikolaj Ehlers have combined for 54 goals and 72 assists to add depth to the offense.
The offense has led the way but the defense has stepped up as well, allowing only 2.91 goals per game. Jalen Chatfield and Alexander Nikishin have combined for 7.7 defensive point shares while K’Andre Miller and Sean Walker have combined for 6.7 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Brandon Bussi has stepped up lately, allowing only four goals in the last two starts.
Key injury report for Hurricanes
- No key injuries to report.
Islanders vs Hurricanes Pick
Money Line Pick For Islanders vs Hurricanes
- Canadiens (-130) (4 units)
The Islanders are looking to secure a spot in the playoffs but the Hurricanes are having a great season and look to take over this game from the first period. The Hurricanes, who average 3.49 goals per game, should constantly find the back of the net with Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Hurricanes should limit the Islanders offense with K’Andre Miller, Alexander Nikishin, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Brandon Bussi to make plenty of big saves. The Hurricanes should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Hurricanes money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Islanders vs Hurricanes
- Under 5.5 (4 units)
The Islanders and the Hurricanes have great defenses that look to make this game a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Islanders, who allow only 2.84 goals per game, should limit the Hurricanes offense with Matthew Schaefer, Ryan Pulock, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Ilya Sorokin to make plenty of big saves. The Hurricanes, who allow only 2.91 goals per game, should eliminate and potentially shut out the Islanders, who average only 2.87 goals per game, with K’Andre Miller, Alexander Nikishin, Jalen Chatfield, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Brandon Bussi blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 5.5 goals.
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