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Hurricanes vs Islanders Prediction 4/14/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Apr 3, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders forward Matthew Barzal (13) carries the puck past Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) and goaltender Dan Vladar (80) in the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alexander Wohl-Imagn Images

Apr 3, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders forward Matthew Barzal (13) carries the puck past Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) and goaltender Dan Vladar (80) in the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alexander Wohl-Imagn Images

MATCHUP Carolina Hurricanes New York Islanders
Team Records 52-22-7 43-33-5
Spread +1.5 -238 -1.5 195
Moneyline +100 -120
Total Over 6.5 (-110) Under 6.5 (-110)
Where UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
When Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time 07:00 PM EDT
TV ESPN+
In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Islanders prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 14th at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 52-22-7 this season after they lost to the Flyers in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Carolina led 2-0 after the first period, but they allowed two goals in the second and lost in the shootout. The Hurricanes out shot Philadelphia by a total of 26-20, won 34.0% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Ehlers and Nadeau, while Bussi stopped 18 out of 20 shots, which was a .900 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Carolina defeated the Mammoth by a score of 4-1 and the Blackhawks by a score of 7-2. The Hurricanes have won six of their last eight games and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 111 points. Carolina has scored 3.59 goals per game and they have allowed 2.91 goals against per game, while also going 24.7% on the power play and 80.7% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 27 goals and 53 assists, while Andrei Svechnikov has added 31 goals and 39 assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 16-14-5 with a 3.05 goals against average and an .874 save percentage this season. 

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders are 43-33-5 this year after they lost to the Canadiens by a score of 4-1 in their last game. New York cut the deficit to 3-1 in the third period, but they couldn’t find anymore offense in the loss. The Islanders out shot Montreal by a total of 33-22, won 53.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New York got their lone goal from Cizikas, while Sorokin stopped 18 out of 22 shots, which was an .818 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New York lost to the Senators by a score of 3-0, but did beat the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-3 before that. The Islanders have lost six of their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 91 points. New York has scored 2.81 goals per game and they have allowed 2.89 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 80.8% on the penalty kill this season. Mathew Barzal has led New York with 19 goals and 52 assists, while Matthew Schaefer has added 23 goals and 36 assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is Ilya Sorokin, who is 29-24-2 with a 2.68 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year. 

Why the New York Islanders will win

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

Total Goals Facts

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

Hurricanes vs Islanders Prediction 

Carolina comes into this matchup with the #1 seed in the East all locked up and they will probably prioritize health over winning. The Hurricanes are 23-12-5 on the road this year, while the Islanders are 22-16-2 at home. New York was eliminated from the playoffs and they have lost six of their last seven games. The Islanders have scored one goal or fewer in three of their last five and they have allowed four goals in three of their last five. I think we could see the Hurricanes take it easy in this one, so I will take the Islanders to win at home.

David Racey's Pick: Islanders ML

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