Islanders vs Hurricanes Picks and Prediction – 3/30/2025

On Sunday, the New York Islanders (32-29-10) face off against the Carolina Hurricanes (43-24-4) at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Carolina comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak, but has won three of their last five games prior to their game against Montreal. In their 3-1 defeat against Nashville, Taylor Hall was the sole goal scorer for the Hurricanes. This season, Seth Jarvis has been a standout for Carolina, leading the team with 27 goals. Right behind him is Sebastian Aho, who has netted 26 goals so far. Aho is also at the top in points for the Hurricanes, accumulating a total of 65. Furthermore, he leads the team in assists, with 39 to his name this season. Over their past five games, Carolina has averaged 3.2 goals per game and is closely trailing Washington for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division. The Hurricanes are aiming to even the season series against the Islanders. On the whole, Carolina maintains an average of 3.2 goals scored per game.

New York enters this game on a three-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against Tampa Bay. In a 5-2 defeat against Vancouver, Casey Cizikas contributed significantly for the Islanders by netting a goal and providing an assist. This season, Anders Lee is the top goal-scorer for New York, with a tally of 26 goals. Close behind is Bo Horvat, who has scored 24 goals and leads the team in points with a total of 49. Noah Dobson stands out in the assists category, having set up 26 goals so far this season. Over their last five matchups, New York has conceded an average of 3.6 goals per game and managed to secure victory in two out of three games against the Hurricanes, aiming to secure a series win against them. Overall, the Islanders average 2.7 goals per game.

This season, the Hurricanes have been exceptional on their home ice and aim to maintain their winning streak while trying to even the score in their season series against the Islanders. So far, New York has claimed victory in two out of three against Carolina. However, they've recently faced challenges with their defensive play and will focus on tightening up their strategy to regain control. Final Score Prediction, Carolina Hurricanes win 3-2.