Islanders at Hurricanes 5/3/19 - NHL Playoffs Picks & Predictions

The Carolina Hurricanes remain on their home ice in game 4 of this series with the New York Islanders in town. The Hurricanes have a 3-0 commanding series lead and look to finish the sweep off on Friday night. Carolina beat the Islanders 5-2 at home on Wednesday. Teuvo Teravainen led the team with two goals.

Curtis McElhinney will get the start in the goal for the Carolina Hurricanes. McElhinney allowed 2 goals in their last win and made 28 saves. The Carolina Hurricanes are 5-0 on their home ice during the playoffs this season. The New York Islanders were flying high after they swept the Penguins in the first series. The Islanders have now lost three straight games and are on the verge of being eliminated. New York has been outscored 8-3 during this series. The Islanders are now 2-2 on the road during the playoffs this season.

Robin Lehner will take his spot in the net for the Islanders. Lehner has allowed 6 goals during this series. Lehner allowed 3 goals in their last lose and made 33 saves. The New York Islanders ranked first in the NHL during the regular season allowing an average of 2.33 goals per game.