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Islanders vs Washington: prediction for the NHL game
The Islanders go against the Capitals in the National Hockey League on Thursday. Which team will come away with a win? Here's our prediction.
Command Analysis
New York Islanders
USAThe Islanders are in 9th place in the Eastern Conference with a total of 82 points. New York had a five-game losing streak before their victory over Washington (4:1) in the last match.
The Isles were solid on defense and made use of their scoring chances. Ilya Sorokin made 32 saves and was named the man of the match. The Russian goalkeeper will probably start against the Capitals today.
Washington Capitals
USAWashington are almost certain to face Florida in the first round of the playoffs. The team's top scorer Alexander Ovechkin has been recently injured, and the Capitals hope he will recover by then. According to the words of the manager, the leader of Washington's attack should return to the ranks any day.
In the last game, Peter Laviolette's charges scored ony one goal. On average, the Capitals score three to four goals per game.
Trends
СтавкаIT Washington under 3.5 goals
In the last game against the Islanders, the Capitals scored only 1 goal.
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
More than one goal was scored in the first period of 4 of the Islanders' last 5 games.
Tip and bets
We believe that the Islanders will create problems for Washington again. They are an uncomfortable opponents for the Capitals and beat them by three goals in the last game. The visitors will be without their main star Ovechkin, and New York will strive to take advantage of that.
Our prediction - handicap (0) to Islanders
Washington rarely score more than three goals against the Isles. The hosts defended really well during the last encounter, and we think they won't concede over three goals today.
Second bet - Washington IT under 3.5 goals
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