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Montreal vs Islanders: prediction for the NHL game
The Canadiens take on the Islanders in the National Hockey League on Friday night. What to expect from this game? Look out for our prediction below.
Command Analysis
Montreal Canadiens
CanadaMontrealare in poor form. The team suffered defeats in the last three games - to Toronto (2:3), Winnipeg (2:4), and Columbus (1:5). Sam Montembeault had a terrible game against the Blue Jackets and saved only 83% of the shots on his goal.
The Canadiens have dropped to the second-last line in the Estern Conference standings due to their disappointing recent results.
New York Islanders
USAThe Islanders have been inconsistent lately. They recorded only two victories in the last five games - New York prevailed over Carolina (2:1) and snatched a win from Pittsburgh (5:4 SO). In the reverse fixture, the Isles lost with a score of 3:6. Goalie Sorokin saved only 84% of the Pens' shots.
Before that defeat, the Islanders were crushed by St. Louis (1:6).
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - yes
In 4 head-to-head games in a row, the teams scored in each period.
Ставка1st goal: Montreal
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, Montreal scored the first goal.
Tip and bets
Despite all the setbacks, the Islanders continue to earn points. Montreal, on the other hand, are in a slump. Today the Isles will strive to take advantage of the hosts' poor form and bounce back from their defeat to Pittsburgh. The visitors should win.
Our prediction - Islanders to win
Neither side has been reliable on the defensive lately, so we are expecting a large number of goals scored in this fixture.
Second bet - total over 5.5 goals
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