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New York Islanders at Washington Capitals
By Sam Batz
On Monday, April 10th the Washington Capitals will host the New York Islanders for a Metro division showdown (7:00 PM EST, NHLPP/ESPN+). The Capitals are eliminated from playoff contention but the Islanders still have a chance to sneak in as a Wildcard team. The Islanders average 2.0 goals per game against Washington, while the Capitals average 3.3 goals per game against New York. Washington leads the series 2-0-1 over New York, but the Capitals are the underdogs, with their Moneyline priced at +135. The Islanders are favored to win on Monday, their Moneyline is priced at -160.
New York Islanders Breakdown (-160)
The Islanders are 4th in the Metro Division with a record of 41-30-9 and 91 points. They are 8th in the Eastern Conference and have a 76% chance to make the playoffs as a Wildcard. In their last 10 games, New York went 6-3-1 (13 pts) and are coming off back-to-back wins at home, lighting the lamp 10 times, and giving up just 1 goals, in both games combined. The Islanders have a goal differential of +26 on the season, but in three games versus the Capitals, New York has just 6 goals for and 10 against. Regardless, the Islanders are expected to beat the downtrodden Capitals on Monday.
Washington Capitals Breakdown (+135)
The Washington Capitals have been eliminated from the playoffs, snapping a postseason streak that went back to 2015. In the last 15 seasons, the Capitals were in the playoffs 14 times, but unfortunately came up short this season. They are 34-36-9 with 77 points through 79 games. They are 6th in the Metro Division (14 points behind the Islanders) and 13th in the Eastern Conference. Washington’s season is over and they are tanking hard, winning just 1 of their last 10 games (1-7-2) and losing 6 consecutive matchups. They are not expected to beat New York on Monday.
Islanders vs. Capitals Odds
Team | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
New York Islanders | -1.5 (+160) | Ov 5.5 (-110) | -160 |
Washington Capitals | +1.5 (-200) | Un 5.5 (-110) | +135 |
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Islanders vs. Capitals: Season Stats
New York Islanders (41-30-9) 91 236 (21st) 210 (T-3rd) +26 2.95 (23rd) 2.63 (3rd) 24-13-3 (60.0%) 17-17-6 (42.5%) | Stat Type Pts Total GF Total GA G Diff GF/GP GA/GP Home (Win-rate) Away (Win-rate) | Washington Capitals (34-36-9) 77 242 (20th) 249 (16th) -7 3.06 (20th) 3.15 (17th) 17-16-6 (43.6%) 17-20-3 (42.5%) |
Islanders vs. Capitals: Betting Trends
New York Islanders 41-39 22-18 (Away) 22-26 (vs. East) 34-41-5 3-6-1 25-11-4 (as Favorites) 8-3-2 (Favorites Away) | Betting Trend ATS (Season) ATS (Home/Away) ATS (Conference) O/U (Season) O/U (Last 10) ML (Favorite/Underdog) ML (Home/Away) | Washington Capitals 36-43 16-23 (Home) 18-29 (vs. East) 36-37-6 7-2-1 14-25-6 (as Underdogs) 5-8-3 (Underdogs Home) |
Islanders vs. Capitals: Game Changers
New York Islanders
- Brock Nelson leads the Islanders in points (73), goals (34), and assists (39)
- Goaltender Ilya Sorokin has played 60 games between the sticks for New York, he is 30-21-7 (9th) and averages 2.33 GA/G (5th)
- 7 players have double-digit scoring figures for New York, and 25 different players have scored for the Islanders
Washington Capitals
- NHL Legend Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals in points (74) and goals (42). The 37-year-old out of Moscow is currently listed as Day-to-Day due to injury
- The Washington Capitals without Ovechkin this season: 0-7-0 (0 pts), 14 goals, 31 goals against
- Darcy Kuemper (Goaltender) has the most games played (54) between the sticks for Washington, he is 21-26-6 (T-21st) and averages 2.84 GA/G (19th)
Islanders vs. Capitals Prediction
Take the New York Islanders to win on Monday. New York continues to fight for a spot in the playoffs, and a win over the Capitals is just what they need to stay in the race. Washington is tanking hard, and if their talisman Alex Ovechkin can’t go, the Capitals are doomed. They are winless without Ovechkin, and against New York’s high-pressure defense, the Caps won’t stand a chance. The Islanders will rely on their top-notch defense to win, as they’ve done all season, and will cruise past the struggling Capitals on Monday.
Prediction: New York Islanders Moneyline (-160) and the Under (5.5)
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