New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2027-01-28 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders @ 6:30 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 71.1%
NYI: 28.9%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.81
NYI: 2.50
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 67%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CAR
Pyotr Kochetkov - 10-1-0 | 0.922 SV% | 1.64 GAA
NYI
Ilya Sorokin - 6-4-0 | 0.911 SV% | 2.41 GAA
| Stat | CAR | NYI |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.899 | 0.910 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.946 | 0.888 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.33 | 2.55 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 63% • CAR at home vs NYI: 11-5
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | NYI 3 - 5 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-04-14 | NYI 1 - 2 CAR | CAR | NYI |
| 2026-04-04 | CAR 4 - 3 NYI | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-10-30 | CAR 6 - 2 NYI | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-03-30 | CAR 6 - 4 NYI | CAR | CAR |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-01-28 at 6:30 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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