NHL Playoffs 2019: Odds and Game 1 Predictions for Islanders vs Hurricanes and Sharks vs Avalanche
Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview: Avalanche vs. Sharks and Islanders vs. Hurricanes
The 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs are heating up, and some of the most anticipated matchups are on the horizon. In this article, we'll take a closer look at two series: the Colorado Avalanche against the San Jose Sharks, and the New York Islanders facing off against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Colorado Avalanche vs. San Jose Sharks
The Avalanche have a formidable record against the Sharks, with a 38-17 advantage in the last 55 meetings. However, the Sharks have a strong home advantage, with an over record of 20-8-2 in the last 30 meetings in San Jose. The prediction for this series is a 4-1 victory for the Sharks, but the Avalanche should not be underestimated. They recently defeated the top-seeded Calgary Flames in five games during the first round.
New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes
The Islanders and Hurricanes have a more even history, with the Islanders holding a slight edge in their last 14 meetings in New York. However, the Hurricanes have been more successful in their recent encounters, winning three out of the last seven games. The predicted outcome for this series is a 4-2 win for the Islanders.
The Hurricanes have shown resilience in their first round series against the Washington Capitals, overcoming a 2-0 and 3-2 deficit to win in seven games. On the other hand, the Islanders dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins, limiting them to one goal in each of the final three games and winning in four games.
Goaltending Matchups
During the 2019 playoffs, Robin Lehner was the goaltender for the New York Islanders, while Curtis McElhinney manned the net for the Carolina Hurricanes. The goaltending performance will be crucial in determining the outcome of these series.
Scoring Trends
The Avalanche have trends such as being 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game, and 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. The Sharks, on the other hand, have trends such as being 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, and 8-2 in their last 10 vs. Central.
The Hurricanes finished the regular season with a 3.0 goals per game average (8th) and 2.7 goals allowed per game (16th). The Avalanche ranked 10th in scoring (3.1 goals per game) and 16th in goals allowed (3.0 goals per game). The San Jose Sharks averaged 3.5 goals per game during the regular season, ranking second in scoring, while the New York Islanders ranked 27th in scoring, averaging 2.7 goals per game.
Predicted Outcomes
While the Avalanche have a strong record against the Sharks, the Sharks' home advantage and strong offensive performance during the regular season make them favourites to win this series. The predicted outcome for the Islanders vs. Hurricanes series is a win for the Islanders, with a score of 4-2.
This promises to be an exciting series, with both teams showcasing strong offensive and defensive performances. Stay tuned for updates as these series unfold.
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