New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 4/4/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

PNC Arena is the site where the Carolina Hurricanes (47-21-6) will take on the New York Islanders (42-29-5) on Saturday.

The New York Islanders will look for better times on the ice after their 4-3 loss against the Sabres in their previous game. New York had 15 penalty minutes in this game. Moreover, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. The Islanders played like an average offensive team in the loss. For the outing, they scored on 3 out of the 28 shots they looked to score on.

When playing at even strength, the Islanders have allowed 178 goals while getting 180 of their own. New York Islanders opponents have tallied 200 power play opportunities (27th in pro hockey) and have scored 38 goals in those attempts. With respect to their scoring capabilities, the New York Islanders have racked up 218 goals (19th in the league) for the season and have allowed 216. New York has taken 2,142 shots and has a shot percentage of 10.2%. For the season, the have a total of 89 points and their points % is .586. The Islanders have had 2,134 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .899. New York has accounted for 224 power play chances and they have added 38 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 16.96%.

The man in goal for this game is David Rittich. Opponents have notched 653 goals versus Rittich in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.83. Rittich has been involved in 259 contests over the course of his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .903 for his 12,256 mins played. He has compiled an overall mark of 122-80-29 and he started in 231 games. For his professional hockey career, Rittich has accumulated 125 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .541. Rittich has had 6,718 shot attempts against him and has accrued 6,065 saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Carolina faced off against the Blue Jackets in a matchup where the Hurricanes got the win by a final score of 5-2. They had 5 power play attempts in this game and recorded 3 out of those attempts. The Hurricanes earned 5 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they tried.

During this campaign, the Carolina Hurricanes have a total of 258 goals, 100 points, and a points percentage of .676. They have permitted 215 goals to be scored by way of 174 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they were shorthanded. The Hurricanes have scored 203 goals at even strength and 55 goals (4th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have recorded 224 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 24.55%. Carolina has attempted 2,409 shots (2nd in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.71%, while allowing the opposition 1,778 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 80.48% on their oppositions 210 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 87.9%.

Across the rink you will find Brandon Bussi defending the goal. Bussi has a lifetime record of 28-6-1 and has participated in 35 games. Bussi's quality start percentage comes out to 54.3% and he has made 19 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has accounted for 735 stops out of 821 shots taken, giving him a percentage of .895. Opponents are averaging 2.46 goals per game and he has surrendered 86 goals in total. He got the starting nod in 35 games and his ice time sits at 88 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Carolina

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