In this article, we will formulate an Islanders vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 16th at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders are 29-28-8 this year after they lost to Edmonton in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. New York tied the game at one early in the third period, but they allowed the game-winning goal in overtime on a breakaway from Draisaitl. The Islanders were outshot by a total of 35-25, won 65.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New York got their lone goal from Horvat, while Sorokin stopped 33 out of 35 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Islanders lost to the Kings by a score of 4-1 and the Ducks by a score of 4-1. New York has lost four of their last six games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 66 points. New York has scored 2.66 goals per game and they have allowed 2.97 goals against per game, while also going 11.7% on the power play and 70.9% on the penalty kill this season. Anders Lee has led New York with 25 goals, 20 assists, and 183 shots on goal, while Bo Horvat has added 21 goals, 23 assists, and 194 shots on goal. Ilya Sorokin is 24-20-5 with a 2.75 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage this year.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 41-23-3 this season after they lost to Montreal by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Florida cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they couldn’t find any more offense in the loss. The Panthers outshot Montreal by a total of 22-15, won 55.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Florida got their lone goal from Samoskevich, while Bobrovsky stopped 12 out of 15 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Panthers defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-2 but lost to the Bruins by a score of 3-2 before that. Florida has won seven of their last nine games and they are currently first in the Atlantic standings with 85 points. Florida has scored 3.24 goals per game and they have allowed 2.68 goals against per game, while also going 24.1% on the power play and 81.1% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 32 goals, 38 assists, and 174 shots on goal, while Aleksander Barkov has added 17 goals, 43 assists, and 124 shots on goal. Vitek Vanecek is 1-0-0 with a 0.00 goals against average and a 1.000 save percentage for the Panthers this year.
Why the Panthers will beat the Islanders
- The Panthers have won each of their last seven night games following a road loss.
- The Islanders have lost seven of their last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against the Islanders following a road loss.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Panthers have won the third period in each of their last eight night games against the Islanders following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last seven games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Islanders’ last four games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Panthers’ last nine games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last three home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Bo Horvat has recorded at least one point in 11 of the Islanders’ last 12 home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Islanders’ last eight games as home underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with the Panthers as favorites.
- Matthew Tkachuk has scored at least one goal in each of his last seven appearances with the Panthers as favorites.
- Aaron Ekblad has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Panthers’ last game.
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Islanders vs Panthers Prediction
New York comes into this contest trying to snap a three-game losing streak, but they have scored exactly one goal in each of those three games. The Islanders are 15-13-3 at home this year, while the Panthers are 19-13-1 on the road. Florida will be on a back-to-back in this game after playing Montreal on Saturday, which means we should see Vanecek in the net. The Panthers have been elite defensively over the last two weeks and even with a shaky backup goalie in net, I think the Panthers can do enough to get the win here.