{"id":440249,"date":"2024-04-25T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=440249"},"modified":"2024-04-24T23:08:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T03:08:47","slug":"nhl-predictions-april-25-with-carolina-hurricanes-vs-new-york-islanders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/04\/25\/nhl-predictions-april-25-with-carolina-hurricanes-vs-new-york-islanders\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: April 25 with Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today\u2019s featured game is the Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> vs New York Islanders.<\/a> Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days as the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs roll on.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning<\/h3>\n

Series Head-to-Head: Panthers 2-0 Lightning<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> TBS, Sportsnet, TVAS, BSSUN, BSFL, BSFLX<\/p>\n

Our opening game of NHL predictions is another chapter in the Battle of Florida. Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a> is the most likely starter for the Florida Panthers<\/a> as they try to get a 3-0 series lead. Bobrovsky made some breathtaking saves to get the Panthers both wins at home. Carter Verhaeghe<\/a> scored his fifth post-season overtime goal in only his 47th game to seal the win. However, Sam Bennett<\/a> is out for at least a week<\/a> according to Head Coach Paul Maurice.<\/p>\n

The Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> have to find a way to get back into the series. However, Tampa Bay did push the second game to overtime before falling. Projected starter Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/a><\/span> did all he could to keep the Lightning alive for a split. However, he’s going to need some help. Team captain Steven Stamkos<\/a> leads the team in goals with two, but the team’s big players are going to need to step up to get back into the win column.<\/p>\n

The Lightning are hard to put down in a series. Tampa Bay makes things interesting again.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Lightning win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders<\/h3>\n

Series Head-to-Head: Hurricanes 2-0 Islanders<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> ESPN2, SN 360, TVAS, BSSO, MSGSN<\/p>\n

Our featured game of NHL predictions has the Hurricanes looking to put a death grip on the series. Frederik Andersen<\/a> is the likely starter once again. However, always check social media<\/a> before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Many were stunned by the Hurricanes rallying to steal Game 2 and getting a 2-0 series lead. Brett Pesce<\/a><\/span> is out for the rest of the first round<\/a> and the status of Jesper Fast<\/a> is still in the air. Moreover, Brady Skjei<\/a> has dished out three assists for Carolina in the first round.<\/p>\n

The Isles are making a change in goal with Ilya Sorokin<\/a> replacing Semyon Varlamov<\/a> in the blue paint. Head Coach Patrick Roy<\/a>‘s team is going to have pick up the pieces from the biggest post-season collapse in franchise history. Players like Bo Horvat<\/a> and Anders Lee<\/a> were finally warming up with a goals early in the game. However, Carolina pulled the rug out from under New York and walked away with Game 2. Usually going home is a good thing, but the Hurricanes are 25-13-3 away from Raleigh.<\/p>\n

How do the Islanders come out after such a shocking loss? Do they put it behind them or do they let it consume them? The Isles will play will, but the Hurricanes put a stranglehold on the series.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Hurricanes win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Prop Bet of the Night<\/h3>\n

With the limited amount of games, we have some prop bets for you to make things even more interesting. We’ll take Tampa Bay forward Nikita Kucherov<\/a> getting on track with the over on +1.0 points tonight. On the Florida side, take Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> getting more than three shots.<\/p>\n

In the second game, take Hurricanes star forward Sebastian Aho<\/a> with +0.5 assists while go the over on +25 saves for Sorokin in goal for the Islanders.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: James Guillory – USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n

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