New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions, Apr 14, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

5 months ago

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As the New York Islanders prepare to host the Carolina Hurricanes on April 14, 2026, fans can expect a compelling matchup between teams trending in opposite directions. The Islanders enter this contest having secured just one victory in their last five outings. Their recent struggles could be attributed to offensive inconsistencies and defensive lapses, which need addressing if they hope to turn their fortunes around on home ice.

Conversely, the Hurricanes are riding a wave of confidence, with four wins in their latest five games. Their strong form reflects a balanced attack and solid defensive play, elements that have turned them into one of the tougher teams to face this season. The ability to generate scoring opportunities while minimizing chances against reflects their tactical strength.

Betting odds suggest a competitive dynamic, with bookmakers favoring the Hurricanes at 1.97 compared to the Islanders’ 3.12. Our model indicates a 30.6% chance for a home win, showing the Islanders are the underdogs in this match-up. While the Hurricanes appear poised for success, the unpredictability of NHL matchups means that anything can happen on game day.

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NY Islanders
30.5%

Draw
21.8%

Carolina
47.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:4

Outrights of NHL Carolina Hurricanes: 14.23% New York Islanders: 0.08%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.15	4.42	2.05
	3.12	4.36	1.97

Latest Results

11.04.26 New York Islanders – Ottawa Senators – 0:3
09.04.26 New York Islanders – Toronto Maple Leafs – 5:3
04.04.26 Carolina Hurricanes – New York Islanders – 4:3
03.04.26 New York Islanders – Philadelphia Flyers – 1:4
31.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – New York Islanders – 4:3

11.04.26 Utah Mammoth – Carolina Hurricanes – 1:4
09.04.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:7
07.04.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Boston Bruins – 6:5 OT
05.04.26 Ottawa Senators – Carolina Hurricanes – 6:3
04.04.26 Carolina Hurricanes – New York Islanders – 4:3

Facts

A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 12 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).

Carolina is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY Islanders won 1.

Recent form of NY Islanders has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Carolina is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

NY Islanders may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Carolina could have a small edge in this match.

We predict that Carolina will win today’s game, with odds of 2.01.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY Islanders won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 56:74. (average 2.8:3.7).

Including home matches between the teams, NY Islanders won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 24:26. (average 2.7:2.9).

Latest Head To Head

04.04.26 Carolina Hurricanes – New York Islanders – 4:3
30.10.25 Carolina Hurricanes – New York Islanders – 6:2
30.03.25 Carolina Hurricanes – New York Islanders – 6:4
25.01.25 New York Islanders – Carolina Hurricanes – 3:2 OT
17.12.24 Carolina Hurricanes – New York Islanders – 4:0

Standings

Main

Western Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Colorado Avalanche ✔	79	46	6	11	16	295:201	115
2	Dallas Stars ✔	80	37	11	12	20	269:218	108
3	Minnesota Wild ✔	80	30	15	12	23	266:232	102
4	Vegas Golden Knights ✔	80	28	9	17	26	255:247	91
5	Utah Mammoth ✔	79	32	10	6	31	259:228	90
6	Edmonton Oilers ✔	80	31	9	10	30	275:266	90
7	Anaheim Ducks	79	25	17	5	32	263:277	89
8	Los Angeles Kings	79	21	13	19	26	216:237	87
9	Nashville Predators	80	28	10	10	32	241:261	86
10	San Jose Sharks	79	25	12	8	34	240:284	82
11	Winnipeg Jets	79	28	7	12	32	225:243	82
12	St. Louis Blues	79	30	4	12	33	213:247	80
13	Seattle Kraken	79	26	8	11	34	222:252	79
14	Calgary Flames	79	25	7	9	38	204:254	73
15	Chicago Blackhawks	80	21	7	14	38	207:268	70
16	Vancouver Canucks	79	15	8	8	48	207:304	54

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Carolina Hurricanes ✔	80	38	14	6	22	292:236	110
2	Buffalo Sabres ✔	80	41	8	8	23	280:236	106
3	Tampa Bay Lightning ✔	80	40	9	6	25	284:224	104
4	Montreal Canadiens ✔	80	33	14	10	23	277:251	104
5	Pittsburgh Penguins ✔	80	34	7	16	23	288:258	98
6	Ottawa Senators ✔	80	37	6	10	27	272:241	96
7	Boston Bruins ✔	80	31	12	10	27	265:248	96
8	Philadelphia Flyers	80	26	15	12	27	243:239	94
9	Columbus Blue Jackets	80	28	12	12	28	250:248	92
10	Washington Capitals	80	35	6	9	30	258:243	91
11	Detroit Red Wings	80	30	11	9	30	237:246	91
12	New York Islanders	80	29	14	5	32	231:235	91
13	New Jersey Devils	80	29	12	3	36	226:247	85
14	Florida Panthers	80	30	8	4	38	240:273	80
15	Toronto Maple Leafs	80	23	9	14	34	247:290	78
16	New York Rangers	80	24	9	9	38	232:245	75

NHL Outrights

1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (20.9%)

2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.63 (14.86%)

3. Carolina Hurricanes: 5.88 (14.23%)

4. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.6%)

5. Vegas Golden Knights: 12.5 (6.69%)

6. Edmonton Oilers: 13 (6.43%)

7. Minnesota Wild: 16.5 (5.07%)

8. Buffalo Sabres: 17 (4.92%)

9. Ottawa Senators: 19 (4.4%)

10. Pittsburgh Penguins: 26 (3.22%)

11. Montreal Canadiens: 27.5 (3.04%)

12. Utah Mammoth: 33.5 (2.5%)

13. Anaheim Ducks: 51 (1.64%)

14. Boston Bruins: 61 (1.37%)

15. Los Angeles Kings: 64 (1.31%)

16. Philadelphia Flyers: 101 (0.83%)

17. Columbus Blue Jackets: 151 (0.55%)

18. Washington Capitals: 501 (0.17%)

19. Nashville Predators: 751 (0.11%)

20. New York Islanders: 1001 (0.08%)

21. San Jose Sharks: 1501 (0.06%)

22. Winnipeg Jets: 1751 (0.05%)

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