Carolina Hurricanes Aim for Top Spot in Division During Battle Against New York Islanders

Monday, March 18th, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes, who have achieved a 42-20-6 record and currently sit in second place in the Metropolitan Division, are gearing up to compete against the New York Islanders. The Islanders have a season record of 29-23-15 and are ranked fifth within the same division.

Within the Metropolitan Division, the New York squad has accumulated an 8-5-5 record and maintains an overall season tally of 29-23-15. They exhibit a robust performance when they notch three or more goals in a game, boasting a 27-4-11 record in such instances.

On the other hand, the Hurricanes hold a 12-4-3 divisional record and an overall 42-20-6 standing. Mirroring the Islanders, their success also spikes when scoring at least three goals, reflecting in their 39-6-2 record in those games.

This encounter marks the fourth clash of the season between these two teams. During their most recent match, the Islanders clinched a close 5-4 victory, propelled by Bo Horvat's pair of goals.

Mathew Barzal leads the charge for the Islanders with 20 goals and 49 assists, while Horvat has been in excellent form over the last 10 games, securing seven goals along with five assists.

Representing the Hurricanes, Sebastian Aho shines with 27 goals and 47 assists. Andrei Svechnikov has also made significant contributions in the last 10 games, with five goals and six assists to his name.

In the runup to this game, the Islanders have been averaging 3.5 goals and 5.9 assists, whereas the Hurricanes are slightly ahead with averages of four goals and 7.2 assists per match. Additionally, both teams are drawing more than four penalties per game on average.

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