Hurricanes at Islanders 4/28/19 - NHL Playoffs Picks & Predictions

The New York Islanders remain on their home ice Sunday and will host the Carolina Hurricanes in game two of this series. The Islanders lost their first playoff game to the Hurricanes on Friday in a 1-0 overtime loss. New York is 8-1-1 over their last ten games and remain confident on their home ice. New York has only lost 14 home game this season.

Robin Lehner will take his spot between the pipes for New York. Lehner made 31 saves in the overtime loss on Friday. Lehner has allowed just 1 goal in each of the last four games. The Islanders rank 1st in the NHL with just an average of 2.33 goals allowed per game. The Carolina Hurricanes look to keep their momentum rolling and steal another road game. The Hurricanes have won three straight games including two wins in overtime. Carolina has outscored their opponents 10-5 over their last three games.

Jordan Staal has now scored in three straight games for the Hurricanes. Staal added the overtime win goal on Friday night as well. Petr Mrazek will take his spot in the net for the Hurricanes. Mrazek made 31 saves in the shutout on Friday.