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New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks: Can the visitors keep the winning streak alive?
The Anaheim Ducks are hosting the New York Islanders on Sunday in Honda Center.
The Islanders have the longest winning streak in the East
The New York Islanders are ninth in the Eastern Conference with a 28-20-14 record. They have won the last five games and are coming off a 7-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. The Islanders are 20th in the league, scoring 3.06 goals per game and one spot lower, allowing 3.24. Mathew Barzal leads the team with 66 points so far in the season, followed by Noah Dobson with 64.
The Ducks can focus on the next season
The Anaheim Ducks are 14th in the Western Conference with a 23-37-3 record. They have won three of the last five games and are coming off a 6-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. The Ducks are 28th in the NHL, allowing 3.52 goals per game, and are ranked 30th, scoring 2.62. Frank Vatrano leads the Ducks with 50 points so far this season.
Betting Trends
The Islanders have won the last five games against the Ducks. The Islanders are 5-0 SU in their last five games overall, 5-1 SU in the last six games on the road and 4-10 SU in the last 14 games against teams from the Western Conference. The Ducks are 5-14 SU in the last 19 home games, and 2-9 SU in the last 11 games against teams from the Metropolitan Division.
Prediction and Conclusion
Both teams are in a completely different situation at this point. The Islanders are right under the line that separates the playoff teams in the East from the rest of the conference, while the Ducks are so deep down that it will take a real miracle for them to reach the postseason. The Islanders have been playing very well lately, winning the last five games. This will be their second game of a four-game road trip that can prove to be crucial in their run for the playoffs. The Islanders have beaten the Ducks the last five times these two teams played, and given the stakes, the team from New York will keep that winning streak alive.
