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Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders: Is this the year for the Islanders?
The New York Islanders are hosting the Montreal Canadiens at UBS Arena on Thursday.
The Canadiens have split the last ten games
The Montreal Canadiens are 15th in the Eastern Conference with a 30-36-12 record. After losing three consecutive games, they won 9-3 against the Philadelphia Flyers in the last one, which is their highest-scoring game of the season. The Canadiens are 26th in the league, allowing 3.40 goals per game, and one spot lower, scoring 2.79 goals per game. Nick Suzuki is the best player on the team, with 75 points so far in the season.
The Islanders are one step away from the playoffs
The New York Islanders are seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 36-27-15 record. They are on a five-game winning streak and are coming off a 4-2 win over their city rival, the New York Rangers. The Islanders are 20th in the league, allowing 3.19 goals per game, and are ranked 23rd, scoring 2.93. Mathew Barzal is the best player on the team, with 80 points so far in the season.
Betting Trends
The Canadiens have won 10 of the last 15 games against the Islanders. Montreal is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games overall and 3-10 SU in their last 13 games on the road. The Islanders are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games overall and 4-1 SU in their last five home games.
Prediction and Conclusion
The New York Islanders showed character when they needed it the most, and they are only one step away from making the playoffs. Winning five games in a row this late in the season is very promising, and they even managed to cut a 10-game losing streak against the Nashville Predators and then defeat their city rivals, the New York Rangers, who currently have the best record in the league. Montreal is having another disappointing season, and they cannot wait for it to end. Scoring nine goals in the last game sounds amazing, but there will be little scoring tonight as the Islanders win their sixth consecutive game.
