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Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders
Head-to-Head: Hurricanes 2-0 Islanders
How to Watch: US TV: MSGSN, Fan Duel Sports South; ESPN+. Canada TV: Sportsnet+.
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Our second game has the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the already eliminated New York Islanders. Frederik Andersen is the probable starter for Carolina, which is the top seed in the Eastern Conference. The Canes are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games but are coming off a loss to the Flyers last time out. Seth Jarvis is first on the team in goals with 32.
Ilya Sorokin is the likely starter for the Isles, who are just playing out the string. The Islanders blew a massive chance to make the postseason after a late-season swoon. Mathew Barzal is first on the team in points with 71, including 52 assists.
We may see some different lineup with the regular season already determined. However, Carolina should record the win.
Prediction: Hurricanes win 3-2.
