Ice Hockey predictions and free betting tips

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Ice Hockey

NHL

Odds: 1.82Stake: 5/10

The Winnipeg Jets will be hosting the Colorado Avalanche tomorrow morning as part of the Western Conference NHL playoffs first round's fifth match. Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are experiencing difficulties in the first round of the playoffs, trailing the series 1-3. Despite a promising win that started the series, the Jets suffered three consecutive defeats to the Avalanche. They face significant challenges, particularly in defence, having conceded 22 goals in the four games so far. Their attack also hasn't lived up to expectations, scoring a mere 5 goals in the last three games. Although Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele have been active, the other offensive players haven't been able to keep up. Laurent Brossoit was called to replace Hellebuyck in the fourth game to give him a breather, but it didn't make a difference to the series outcome. The team has also been dealing with injuries to key players: Russian player Vladislav Namestnikov suffered a cheekbone fracture but is expected to return for the fifth game, while Brenden Dillon has been ruled out due to a left-hand injury. Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are on the brink of advancing to the next playoff round, currently leading the series 3-1. In the second period of their last game, the team managed to score three goals, securing a 5:1 victory. Valeri Nichushkin scored a hat trick, with Nathan MacKinnon adding two assists. Goalkeeper Alexander Georgiev also displayed a high level of skill, deflecting 26 out of 27 shots. Colorado's attack continues to dominate the series, scoring a total of 22 goals, including an impressive 11 goals over their last two matches. Their defensive efforts have also been commendable, allowing only 12 goals throughout the series, with a mere 5 goals conceded over the last three matches. In addition, the Avalanche has demonstrated robust defensive play. Cale Makar and Devon Toews spearhead the main pair of defenders, with Sean Walker and Josh Manson bolstering the defensive lines and limiting the opponent's shots. Georgiev has deflected 92 out of 104 shots in the series, affirming his key role. Not everything has been smooth though, Georgiev allowed 7 goals in the first game but hasn't conceded more than 2 in subsequent games. Prediction for the Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche match Colorado is looking very strong, Nichushkin has finally found his game and is making a significant impact in the attack. I anticipate that the Avalanche will wrap up the series on the road and await their Western semi-final opponent.

30.04.2024

376

The New York Islanders are set to host the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference's first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. New York Islanders The New York Islanders extended their playoff hopes by defeating the Hurricanes 3:2 in double overtime in the fourth match of the series. Mathew Barzal emerged as the protagonist of this clash, scoring two goals, including the overtime winner, after deflecting Robert Bortuzzo's shot. Semyon Varlamov played a crucial role, blocking 42 of 44 shots, which kept his team's chances of continuing the series alive. Varlamov's average score for the series is 2.08 goals against, and his save percentage stands at 93.Barzal reiterated that, despite the odds, the team maintains belief and passion, which allows them to prevail in crucial moments. Net-minder Varlamov also received high praise from coach Patrick Roy for his instrumental role in affirming the team's confidence on the ice, especially with such a convincing performance in goal. Anders Lee also contributed to the team's playoff success, scoring 1 goal and contributing 3 assists. On the flip side, the Islanders' offense was ranked 22nd and the defense 19th during the regular season. The Islanders needed to step up their offense during the playoffs, especially after struggling to create opportunities in the early periods of the games.As per the latest updates, the coach has yet to decide on who will replace the injured Matt Martin in the lineup, although Simon Holmstrom was seen at the left wing in practice alongside Kyle Clutterbuck and Cal MacLean. Russian forward Ruslan Iskhakov has also emerged during the playoffs, offering additional options for the lineup. Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a win away from advancing to the next round of the playoffs, despite the series proving to be both tense and unpredictable. The Hurricanes hold a 3-1 series lead, even though the most recent Saturday game ended in a double-overtime defeat. Goalie Frederik Anderson showcased high performance by deflecting 29 of the 31 shots in one of the previous games, reaffirming his essential role in the team. In the current season, Anderson boasts a 1.84 goals-against average (GAA) and a 93.2 save percentage. Yaroslav Askarov has yet to play in this series. In the attack, Sebastian Aho leads with 89 points, including 36 goals and 53 assists, while Seth Jarvis has added 67 points with 33 goals and 34 assists in his tally. In the last game, Seth Jarvis scored his second playoff goal, underlining his significance to the team's offensive capacity.Rod Brind'Amour, the Hurricanes' coach, has been experimenting with the lines to bolster his team's performance. The top line featuring Aho, Jake Guentzel, and Andrei Svechnikov remains unchanged, while other players are rotated to find the best combinations. In the playoffs, the Hurricanes rank 6th in goals scored per game at 3.25 and 3rd in goals conceded, with an average of 2.25 per game. Their power play effectiveness is 28.6%, putting them in 6th place, and their penalty kill success rate is 71.4%, resulting in the 10th position in the league. Ahead of the forthcoming home game, the Hurricanes aim to utilise their home ice to wrap up the series with a win, relying on the robust performances from their key players and goalies. Prediction for the New York Islanders - Carolina Hurricanes match In this match, I'll opt for a bet on the total goals over 5. The Carolina Hurricanes appear as the favourites. The Islanders will need to go on the offense to sustain their season survival chances. Both teams have approximately equal power play efficiency.

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Ice Hockey

NHL

Over (5)

Odds: 1.52Stake: 5/10

win

+2.6

30.04.2024

382

The 5th game of the first playoff round of the Eastern Conference is set to see the Boston Bruins host the Toronto Maple Leafs tomorrow morning. Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are putting up a solid playoff performance, leading 3-1 in their series against Toronto. The Bruins have previously clinched victories with scores of 5:1, 4:2, and 3:1, positioning them a single win away from advancing to the next round. Brad Marchand scored his 8th playoff goal, placing him second in the NHL in that regard. Goalies Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark have alternated, with Swayman stepping onto the ice in games three and four and showing great stats by saving 24 out of 25 shots in the last match.Although the Bruins fell short a few times in the regular season, this hasn't affected their playoff performance. The team is producing high results, averaging 3.50 goals per game and boasting a 46.2% powerplay success rate and a penalty kill rate of 92.9%. Forwards Charlie Coyle and James Van Riemsdyk have also significantly contributed to the team's success, with Coyle emphasizing that the next game will be the toughest as Toronto will be striving to make a comeback.Bruins defensive play also warrants attention. The team has provided solid defence, limiting Toronto stars Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and John Tavares to a single goal between the three. Marchand pointed out that the Bruins' success heavily hinges on their solid defence, emphasizing the team's efforts to get back and block passes.With the Bruins on the brink of advancing to the subsequent round, focus is placed on maintaining their high level of play, especially in special teams, where they continue to dominate. Swayman, with a fantastic 1.34 goals against average and nearly 96% save percentage, is expected to remain a vital figure for the Bruins in the games to come. Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a tight spot in their series against Boston, having lost three straight matches and now teetering on the brink of elimination. The team suffered a 1:3 defeat in the fourth match of the series, leaving them a single defeat away from being knocked out. Defender Morgan Rielly expressed the team's sentiment that, despite the tribulations, they feel like they're in the game and creating opportunities, but the pucks just aren't finding the net. On Saturday, the Leafs played confidently in the third period, and this could be a foundation for the next match. However, special team struggles and a poor performance from goalie Ilya Samsonov, who was subsequently replaced by Joseph Woll after two periods, have added to the difficulty. Samsonov only saved 14 out of 17 shot attempts, highlighting some possible defensive frailties.Auston Matthews, the team's regular season lead scorer with 69 goals, missed the fourth game due to illness and his participation in forthcoming matches remains questionable. William Nylander's return from injury has somewhat fortified the lineup, but losing Matthews has struck a hefty blow to the team's offensive potential.The Leafs have lost 7 out of their last 8 matches, including four straight towards the end of the regular season. They've only averaged 1.75 goals per game in these playoffs, indicating significant issues on the attacking front. Powerplay efficiency is as low as 7.1%, and penalty kill efficiency sits at 53.8%.Head coach Sheldon Keefe acknowledged the players efforts but admitted that the team needs to improve in all aspects to stay alive in the series. Now, returning to Boston, the Leafs hope to use their momentum from the final period of their last match and turn the series around, as they have yet to effectively get past Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman. Match Prediction Boston Bruins - Toronto Maple Leafs The NHL regular season's leading goal scorer, Auston Matthews, is not coming up big in this first playoff series and Boston's defence is doing a stellar job in neutralising him. The Bruins appear to be a very formidable team in this series and are poised to advance further as soon as tomorrow.

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Ice Hockey

NHL

Odds: 1.64Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

30.04.2024

292

The next Stanley Cup playoff game is set to commence, featuring adversaries from the Western Conference. Hockey night owls can look forward to an exciting confrontation between Vegas and Dallas. Vegas The Vegas hockey team participated in 82 official NHL regular season matches in the 2023-2024 season. With 82 games and accumulating 98 points, Vegas accomplished 8th place in the Western Conference league table. The 2023-2024 season saw Vegas showcasing mediocre results even amongst its nearest competitors. Only at the very last moment did Vegas manage to secure a Stanley Cup playoff spot, superseding its immediate rivals at the 9th position by 6 points. Despite a lacklustre regular season performance, where they risked missing out on playoffs, Vegas' cup run has been commendable with good chances of advancing in the competition. In the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Vegas faced Western Conference winners, Dallas, currently overpowering them with excellent goal conversions. Vegas was leading the series 2:0, defeating Dallas by 1-2 goals. Though, in the most recent match, Dallas won in overtime with a scoreline of 3:2. Dallas The Dallas club played 82 official matches in the NHL's regular 2023-2024 season. Adding 113 points from these 82 matches enabled Dallas to secure the 1st spot in the Western Conference league table. Excellent defensive and offensive stats in the 2023-2024 season led Dallas to the pole position at the end of the first leg of the championship. Finishing on top of the Western Conference with a 3-point lead over close competitors from Winnipeg doesn't necessarily assign playoff domination to Dallas or guarantee an easy passage through the first round. Dallas had a slow start in the playoffs. In the first round of Stanley Cup, Dallas faced an unstable Vegas, who nevertheless performed excellently in the playoff matches. Dallas lost the first two matches of the series by a margin of 1 and 2 goals. While not necessarily being weak, Dallas allowed the opponent to capitalize on their chances while squandering its own. They only managed to open their tally in the third match of the series, securing a victory in overtime. Head-to-Head Meetings Vegas and Dallas have squared off in 32 official matches. Vegas emerged victorious in 19, whereas Dallas was stronger in 13 encounters. Total Prediction The individual total for Dallas will be over 2 goals. Prediction Dallas will win in regulation time. The Stars have learnt their lesson after losing two introductory matches and understood the risk of losing a series that was anticipated to be an easy stroll. Victory should imbue Dallas with confidence to victoriously conclude the first round and proceed further.

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Ice Hockey

NHL

Odds: 1.81Stake: 5/10

win

+4.1

29.04.2024

337

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Ice Hockey

NHL

Odds: 1.56Stake: 5/10

Today the 5th 1/8 final match-up of the Stanley Cup playoffs is set to kick off, featuring rivals from the Eastern Conference. Night-time hockey fans should gear up for the showdown between Florida and Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay The Tampa Bay players participated in 82 official regular-season NHL matches in the 2023-2024 season. With 82 games played, Tampa Bay managed to accrue 98 points, securing 6th place in the leaderboard of the Eastern Conference. Throughout the course of the 2023-2024 season, Tampa Bay has displayed relatively average results, standing amongst those who were not in contention for victory in the regular championship. After 82 games played, Tampa Bay stands in the 6th place of the Eastern Conference, conceding to rivals from Toronto, Boston, Florida, Carolina, and the Rangers. In the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Tampa Bay hockey players went up against the Florida team and so far, things are not looking up. After four games against Florida, Tampa Bay is lagging behind, on the brink of elimination from the playoffs. Currently, the score in the face-off between Florida and the 'Lightning' is 3:1 in favour of the stronger team. While the 'Lightning' has lost three consecutive matches, they only lost by a 1-2 goal margin. However, after experiencing a 3:0 series score, Tampa Bay managed to secure a victory. The fourth game ended with a 6:3 score in favour of the 'Lightning', who have no room for further mistakes. Florida The Florida club has played 82 official matches in the regular NHL season of 2023-2024. In these 82 matches, Florida gathered 110 points, leading to their 3rd place stand in the Eastern Conference leaderboard. Throughout the 2023-2024 season, Florida has displayed remarkable performances which is obvious from their place on the leaderboard. After 82 games, Florida manages to secure the 3rd place in the Eastern Conference, only trailing behind rivals from Carolina and the Rangers. Throughout the lengthened regular season, Florida proved resilient with no significant drops or falls. Up until the end of the regular season, Florida was contesting for the top spots, falling just 4 points behind the 1st place Rangers. In the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Florida encountered the Tampa Bay hockey players and so far, the Eastern Conference leader faces no substantial problems. Winning three consecutive matches, Florida seemed to have bagged the next round's entry, but the 'Lightning' managed to score a victory in the fourth meet and extended the series. Florida's 6:3 defeat came as a total surprise. The most crucial aim now is not to lose again and avoid bolstering the opponent's confidence or setting the stage for a continued series. Head-to-Head Florida and Tampa Bay have matched up in 86 official matches. Tampa Bay boasts 50 victories while Florida has dominated in 36 encounters. Prediction Florida will emerge winners in the primary time. Florida's hockey players overcame the 'Lightning' thrice in a row and stumbled only once. Right now, the most crucial task for Florida is not to let go of the control and psychological advantage over the opponent, who stands just one loss away from playoff elimination.

29.04.2024

424

The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins are set to square off in the first round of the NHL Eastern Conference playoffs. Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are keen to level the series in the first round of the Eastern Conference. The team trails 1-2 following a 2:4 defeat in the third game, held in Toronto. With 11 power play goals and 24 assists for the season, Nylander should strengthen the team's play, which so far has only converted 1 of 11 power plays. Toronto won the second game of the series 3:2 in Boston but then lost the next two matches, including the last one with a goal conceded just 28 seconds after an even score in the third period. The team has had problems with power play execution, with only 9.1% success, and improvements are needed in this area. In the last seven games, which include four defeats from different teams at the end of the season, Toronto has lost six matches. The team's offensive efficiency was only two goals per game, while the team's special squads showed weak results. Auston Matthews and Max Domi lead the series with three points each. Goalie Ilya Samsonov, with 3.05 goals conceded and 89.5% of shots deflected, continues to show inconsistent gameplay, but is performing brilliantly in the playoffs. Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are successfully navigating the playoff series, having won the first and third games 4:2 and 5:1, respectively. This has given them a 2-1 series lead. In the first game, Boston dominantly controlled the game at home, and in the third game, the team made 34 shots at the goal and scored three goals in the third period, thanks to DeBrusk and Marchand's two goals. In the playoffs, Boston is scoring an average of 3.67 goals per game, while their power play has a success rate of 50%, and penalty shots are deflected at 90.9%. The team's captain, Brad Marchand, is on the verge of surpassing Cam Neely's record for playoff goals, currently having scored 55 goals. In terms of goaltending choice, Boston is reliant on Jeremy Swayman, who has a save percentage of 95.5%. Swayman was particularly efficient, conceding just three goals in 64 shots. After losing the second game, the team bounced back and won 4:2 in Toronto, with Swayman deflecting 28 out of 30 shots, proving his reliability in the net. Match Prediction Toronto Maple Leafs - Boston Bruins It's easier to identify a favourite in this pair, because Boston is leading both the series and the season. I'm expecting careful defensive play and betting on a total goal under 6. At home, the Canadians are fully capable of putting up a fight and playing solidly on the back line. I'm looking forward to a brilliant performance from Samsonov.

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NHL

Under (6)

Odds: 1.91Stake: 5/10

win

+4.6

27.04.2024

335

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers will go head-to-head in today's fourth NHL Eastern Conference first-round playoff match. Tampa Bay Lightning In the current playoffs, Tampa Bay Lightning have been met with serious challenges, particularly in their defence, conceding 11 points in the first three games of the series. Despite numerous power-play opportunities in Game 1, the Lightning fell to Florida 5-4, unable to capitalise on their chances. Their usual strong power-play game has proved ineffective in this series, with a success rate of only 16.7%. Team leaders Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos continue to show outstanding performance, but their efforts have proven to be insufficient for victories. Kucherov has amassed 144 points this season, including 44 goals and 100 assists, while Stamkos has added 81 points. Tampa's goaltending lineup is also struggling, with Andrei Vasilevskiy's less than rock-solid performance hampering the team's chances in the series.Tampa has lost 6 of their last 7 games, accounting for the end of the regular season, with their single victory against the Maple Leafs in the final regular-season game. Their power-play efficacy has dropped to 16.7%, penalty kill to 71.4%--figures calling for immediate improvement. Should Tampa Bay fail to invigorate their special teams and defence play in the next game, their season could come to a rapid close. One can only hope that the coaching team led by Jon Cooper will find a way to steady their game and utilise their strengths at this critical juncture in the series. Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are on the brink of concluding the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. In their most recent game, they claimed a 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay Lightning, giving them a 3-0 series lead. Matthew Tkachuk played a pivotal role, scoring the match's opening goal, bringing his total to 29 points in the last 23 playoff games. Nick Cousins, Steven Lorentz, and Kyle Okposo also significantly contributed. This trio provided one goal and 3 assists, helping their team take the reins.Lorentz, replacing injured Sam Bennett, scored the match-winning goal after receiving a pass from Cousins. This goal marked Lorentz's first career playoff goal. Okposo also shone, playing a key role in Montour's goal, which marked his first postseason point in 8 years. The Florida Panthers have shown excellent performance in previous matches as well, winning the first two home games 3-2. In the third game, they flipped the game on its head after being down 1-2 in the second period, thanks to Bobrovsky's standout saves and their proactive offense, Panthers managed to net all four penalty shots.The team's leaders have also been performing impressively: Sam Reinhart leads with 94 points, including 57 goals and 37 assists. Aleksander Barkov has tallied 80 points with 23 goals and 57 assists. Carter Verhaeghe has 72 points to his name, and Matthew Tkachuk stands at 88 points with 62 assists. Bobrovsky capped off his season with 36-17-4 results, 2.37 GAA, and a save percentage of 91.5%. Prediction for Tampa Bay Lightning - Florida Panthers I find it hard to believe that the NHL champions, boasting the top regular-season player Nikita Kucherov, would lose the first-round series 4-0. The Panthers aren't significantly stronger, and have had a decent share of luck. I believe that the Lightning will manage to secure at least one match at home.

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Ice Hockey

NHL

Odds: 2.14Stake: 5/10

win

+5.7

27.04.2024

369

The Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers are set to play in the third NHL playoff match in the first round of the East. Washington Capitals The Capitals have faced serious difficulties at the start of the Eastern Conference playoffs, losing the first two games of the series against the New York Rangers. With the series moving to Washington, particular attention is given to the form of Alex Ovechkin, who underperformed with only one goal scored in two games. In the second match, he only made one attempt on goal, with two attempts blocked. Capitals coach Spencer Carbery emphasised the need to improve Ovechkin's performance, highlighting the importance of his activity and shooting accuracy.Washington averages two goals per game in this playoffs and utilises 22.2% of power plays, however, the defence concedes four goals per game, reflecting only 75% of the shots. Team goalie Charlie Lindgren missed eight goals out of 58 reflected shots. The efficiency of attack and defence is questioned, especially after the Capitals conceded four goals in the first two periods of the last game but did enhance their defence in the third period, which didn't help to level the score.Returning to home ice gives Washington the opportunity to turn the series around, but for this, key players, including Ovechkin, need to significantly improve their game. In previous matches, Washington's forwards, including Tom Wilson, who scored a single goal and made a pass, and TJ Oshie, actively shot, but lacked precision, which didn't allow the team to level the series results. New York Rangers The New York Rangers aim to consolidate their advantage in the playoffs, successfully ending the first two games with a victory and leading the series 2-0. The team demonstrates high efficiency, scoring an average of four goals per game and utilising 25% of power play opportunities. In the regular season, the Rangers ranked third in the NHL for power plays with 26.4%.Centre forward Mika Zibanejad continues to impress, scoring three points, including one goal and two passes in the first two games of the series. This continues his successful performance at the end of the regular season, where he scored eight points in the final six matches. Zibanejad has already scored 50 points in 60 playoff games in his career. His high speed and ability to decide the outcome of matches are noted by coach Peter Laviolette as key success factors.Goalie Igor Shesterkin demonstrated reliability, reflecting 22 out of 25 shots in the last game. The team's defence also shows good results, reflecting 77.8% of the opponent's shots when outnumbered. The Rangers strive to prevent opponents from reviving in the series, especially now when they return to their home arena. With the third game taking place on their turf, the team intends to use the advantage of home ice to strengthen their positions and continue the victorious path in the playoffs. Prediction for the match Washington Capitals - New York Rangers Washington miraculously made it to the playoffs thanks to Ovechkin, but the game is heading towards a sweeping victory for New York. Panarin's team looks much stronger in attack and execution. In the last match, the winning Rangers made almost three times as many shots as the Capitals in the third period and confidently took the victory.

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Ice Hockey

NHL

Odds: 1.59Stake: 5/10

win

+3.0

26.04.2024

378

American Hockey League. Calder Cup Playoffs 2024. Best of two series. The score, 1-0. This could potentially be the conclusive match of the series as if the home team emerges victorious, the series ends. Interestingly, this series kicked off first and might just be the only one finishing right away. Texas "Stars" will be hosting Manitoba "Moose". Texas "Stars" Dallas's farm team did not perform brilliantly against their opponent during the regular season, and it seemed that this was one of their most challenging foes in the playoffs. Yet, we watched the first match and saw Texas "Stars" triumph. The win was well-deserved, and the series remained highly intriguing as "Stars" had the second highest goal tally in the Central Division. However, their goals conceded painted a somewhat grim picture, with only the fourth-best record in the conference. That said, Texas are a great team with a game style similar to their parent club. Manitoba "Moose" It seemed that Manitoba, which came fifth in the division, got the most favorable opponent for the first playoff round, given they claimed victories in six out of eight meetings in the regular season. The "Moose", with 71 points from 72 matches, earned these thanks to 34 wins in regulation time, two overtime losses, and one shootout loss. They lost the remaining 35 matches without gaining additional points. Furthermore, "Moose" have the third-worst goal against record in the division with 243. On the flip side, they are third in terms of goals scored in the division, with 225. But, all these impressive stats could not prevent them from losing the first match, meaning they are a step away from saying goodbye to this season. Head to Head This season, Texas "Stars" and Manitoba "Moose" squared off in eight matches. In these encounters, the "Stars" secured two victories with a 6:2 and 3:2 scoreline. "Moose", however, clinched the match six times with 3:2, 6:5, 3:2, 7:3, 6:2, 8:3 and 4:1 victories. The first playoff match went in favor of Texas with a 6:3 score. Prediction Texas "Stars" are the favorite to win this match, with odds set at 1.98. In contrast, the odds of Manitoba "Moose" winning stands at 2.90. Given the outcome of the first match, there is little doubt that the "Stars" hold the upper hand in the playoffs. Total Goals Prediction Regarding the total goals, I would opt for TO (5.5) at 1.58, given that both teams have surpassed this total in nearly all of their matches this season.

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Ice Hockey

USA - American Hockey League

Over (5.5)

Odds: 1.51Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

25.04.2024

389

American Hockey League. Play-off 2024. Calder Cup. Best-of-two series. Score 0-0. This is the last remaining series yet to start in this AHL play-off. Teams from the Atlantic Division, the fourth and fifth places in this conference, to be specific, will clash. Charlotte "Checkers" will battle against Hartford "Wolf Pack". Charlotte "Checkers" This club, which not long ago became the holder of the main trophy, enters the playoffs again, this time from the 1/16 finals. That means, all can be quickly decided here. Charlotte "Checkers" finished fourth in the division in the regular championship, after 72 matches they scored 85 points. They earned these points by winning 39 games, and suffered seven overtime losses. They were defeated without gaining any additional points in the remaining 26 meetings. The "Checkers" are fourth in the division with an even better third place in goals conceded, positioning them as the favorite for this series. Hartford "Wolf Pack" New York "Rangers"' farm club didn't perform as well as their main line-up, as they entered the play-off as one of the last in the division. But they are in the play-offs and so have a chance to improve and achieve good results for the entire season, not just regular matches. In regular matches, Hartford "Wolf Pack" scored 78 points. Hartford earned these points by winning 34 games, suffering seven losses in overtime and three bullet game losses. They lost the remaining 28 meetings without any additional points. In terms of conceded pucks, Hartford ranks third in the division. But with not so much luck in scoring goals, where they position sixth in their division. Head-to-head In this season, Charlotte "Checkers" and Hartford "Wolf Pack" had eight encounters. Seven of them were won by Charlotte, while Hartford only managed one win, albeit in the last clash. Prediction Bets City sees Charlotte "Checkers" as the favourite for this game, with a coefficient of 2.00 for their victory, while a win for Hartford "Wolf Pack" stands at a coefficient of 3.00. It is tempting to back the "Checkers" to win because seven against one is a gigantic difference. Total Score Prediction But arguably the best option is to go for TU (5.5) for 1.73, because both teams let in a very small number of goals and don't score much either.

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Ice Hockey

USA - American Hockey League

Under (5.5)

Odds: 1.75Stake: 5/10

win

+3.8

25.04.2024

403

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Ice Hockey

NHL

Odds: 1.56Stake: 5/10

The Stanley Cup playoff clash between the contenders of the Western Conference kicks off. Night hockey enthusiasts can look forward to the face-off between Edmonton and Los Angeles. "Edmonton" The Edmonton ice hockey team competed in 82 official matches of the regular NHL championship for the 2023-2024 seasons. With 82 matches played and 104 points scored, Edmonton secured 5th place in the Western Conference tournament table. Throughout much of the 2023-2024 season, Edmonton achieved excellent results and was in the top half of the Western Tournament table. Having played 82 matches, Edmonton managed to take the fifth position in the tournament table, falling behind only the competitors from Colorado, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Dallas. Oregon's performance throughout the season had them among the contenders for victory in the western conference, though they did drift behind competitors over time, reserving the 5th position for themselves. Despite failing to crack the top four, they still lead the series against Los Angeles following the first match. The initial face-off between Edmonton and Los Angeles proved to be one of the most exhilarating games in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The teams scored a combined 11 pucks, with the "Kings" narrowly missing a comeback despite trailing 4:0. This first match has set the tone for what will potentially be one of the most electrifying in the first round. "Los Angeles" The Los Angeles team played 82 official matches in the NHL regular championship seasons of 2023-2024. Over 82 matches, Los Angeles managed to secure 99 points, which allowed them to take 7th place in the Western Conference tournament table and face a not-so-strong opponent in the first round. The regular championship of the 2023-2024 seasons cannot exactly be seen as a win for the Kings. Throughout the many months of the regular championship, Los Angeles balanced on the brink of both qualifying and dropping out of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Following 82 matches played, Los Angeles made the Stanley Cup playoff cut, falling only marginally short of their competitors from Nashville in terms of additional statistical indicators. Another playoff participant from the Western Conference, Vegas, scored one point fewer than Los Angeles. In the first playoff round, Los Angeles fell to Edmonton and immediately made it clear that the Canadian team would not have an easy stroll. The Canadians led 4:0 but relaxed a bit, which the Kings took full advantage of. The Black and White almost pulled off a game that seemed already lost, leaving Los Angeles trailing 1:0 in the series. Head to Head Matches Los Angeles and Edmonton have met in 72 matches. Los Angeles has 38 wins to its name, whilst Edmonton was victorious in 34 meetings. Forecast on Total The individual total of Edmonton will be more than 2 scored pucks. Forecast "Edmonton" will win in regular time. The first match saw Edmonton nearly suffer due to their hasty relaxation. In the second meeting, Edmonton, stronger in all respects, will not repeat its mistake and will see the match through to a confident victory.

24.04.2024

393

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

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Ice Hockey

USA - American Hockey League

2 : 1

24.04.2024

23:05

Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Over (5.5)

Odds: 2.12Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

American Hockey League. Playoffs 2024. Calder Cup. Best-of-two series. Score 0-0. Another match will be kicking off the 1/16 series, this time between teams from the Atlantic Division. The main point of interest is that this is, in fact, the biggest difference between teams at this stage of the tournament: The third and sixth team of the division will be clashing. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will host Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins It's interesting to see how this team will perform in the playoffs. During the regular season, it seemed like they could have ranked higher, but it didn't work out. Now, there's a chance they might get knocked out in the short playoff series, where anything can happen. They finished the regular season with 87 points. The Penguins earned those points thanks to 39 victories in regulation time, eight losses in overtime, and one in shootouts. They became second in the division by the number of conceded goals 194. However, in terms of goals scored they finished only fifth with 211 pucks. Lehigh Valley Phantoms The Philadelphia farm club performed better than their major league counterpart, by making it into the playoffs. They managed to squeeze in, albeit from the last spot eligible for playoffs, but at least they are in there, even if just in the 1/16 final. During the regular season, Lehigh Valley tallied 73 points. The Phantoms earned these points through 32 victories in regulation time, six losses in overtime, and another three losses in shootouts. They lost the rest of the matches, exactly 31, without gaining any extra points. On top of that, Lehigh Valley is second to last in terms of goals scored in the division 191. In terms of conceded goals, they rank fifth in the division 217 pucks. Head-to-Head Meetings This season, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms squared off in 12 clashes. Eight of them were won by the Penguins, while Lehigh Valley took home the remaining four encounters. Prediction The favourite of this match, according to Betsiti, is indeed Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with the odds of 2.07 on their victory. Meanwhile, the odds for a Lehigh Valley Phantoms win currently stand at 2.85. And here, I would like to place my wager on P1, as it seems to me, everything indicates a victory for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in the opening match. Total Prediction (Over/Under) As for the total, here I have faith in the overs. Yes, the teams may not be that high-scoring, but they still endure quite a number of conceded goals.

24.04.2024

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American Hockey League. Playoffs 2024. Calder Cup. Series to two victories. The score is 0-0. The opening match of the second day of the playoff for the second American league brings us further games in the 1/16 finals, which inevitably go to two victories, an unusual scenario for hockey. Here we have a real hockey classic, in the battle of these clubs' farms, a Canadian derby. Belleville "Senators" will host Toronto "Marlies" at home. Belleville "Senators" Ottawa's farm club outperformed its main team by making the playoffs, although it wasnt without struggles. They were fourth, but that was enough to make it to the playoffs, begin the series at home, and advance to the 1/16 finals. In the regular season, Belleville scored 82 points. The "Senators" achieved these points thanks to 38 wins in the standard time, three in overtime, and three more in shootouts. The remaining 28 matches they've lost did not bring extra points. Furthermore, the "Senators" ranked second in the North division in terms of goals conceded 203, but last place in terms of goals scored 209. Toronto "Marlies" This season, Toronto's farm club performed slightly worse than the main squad but made the playoffs from the fifth spot. Yes, it might be the last possible spot, but they made it and have a chance to fight for the cup. Due to their low ranking, they'll start the playoffs away. They collected 80 points in the regular season, owing to 34 standard time victories, ten losses in overtime, and another two losses in shootouts. The "Marlies" lost the remaining 26 matches without any additional points. On the upside, they are the best team in the Northern division in terms of goals scored during regular time 249, boasting the third spot in terms of goals conceded. Head-to-head This season, Belleville "Senators" and Toronto "Marlies" have played 10 matches. Six of these matches were won by Belleville, while Toronto came out on top in four games. Prediction Betscity sees Belleville "Senators" as the favourites in this encounter, with odds of 2.22 on their victory, while Toronto "Marlies" stand at 2.60. Here, I'd actually advise backing the "Senators", as they seem to have a higher chance of winning. Total prediction Another good bet for me would be the TU (5.5), again, as mentioned above, both teams concede few, so there could be a downturn in this confrontation.

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Odds: 1.91Stake: 5/10

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+4.6

24.04.2024

421

The third game of the Stanley Cup's 1/8 finals kicks off at 23:10, featuring teams from the Eastern Conference. Late-night hockey fans are in for a treat with the clash between Boston and Toronto. Boston The Boston club participated in 82 official NHL regular season matches in the 2023-2024 season. Boston earned 109 points from its 82 games, allowing the team to take the 4th spot on the Eastern Conference leaderboard. Throughout the 2023-2024 season, Boston played well, always ranking among the top half of the league, contending for the leading position. At the end of the regular season, Boston held 4th position in the Eastern Conference, bested only by Florida, Carolina and the Rangers. Boston's management maintained a balance between defense and offense throughout the season, evident in their game stats. There was no strong shift to either defense or offense. While the Yellow-Black team scored at the same level as its competitors, they conceded fewer than the top team, the New York Rangers. In the first playoff round against Toronto, things haven't gone as smoothly for Boston as most expected. After the first match and Boston's 5-1 victory, pundits began to sideline the "Maple Leafs". However, in the second encounter, the Black-Yellows were the ones to bow. The second leg between Boston and Toronto ended with a 3-2 score. With the series levelled, the pressure is on as they head to Canada's largest city, where it'll be substantially tougher for Boston. Toronto The Toronto team played 82 official matches in the NHL's regular 2023-2024 season. Over these matches, the Canadian team earned 102 points, affording them the 5th spot in the Eastern Conference leaderboard. The Toronto team stuck around the middle of the leaderboard throughout the season, with minimal participation in the fight for the lead. After the first 82 matches of the season, they found themselves in 5th position, falling short of the top eastern quartet, Boston, Florida, Carolina, and the Rangers. Toronto's current line-up stands out for its excellent offense, scoring on par with, if not more than, the leaders of the Eastern Conference. The Maple Leafs scored 303 goals against their opponents in 82 matches, the best record among all eastern teams. In the playoffs, Toronto is up against Boston and following their 5-1 defeat in the first match, many dismissed the Canadian team's chances of advancing further. However, the second game, ending in a 3-2 victory for Toronto, revived the intrigue in this series. Head-to-head Toronto and Boston have battled it out in 84 matches. Boston has claimed victory 49 times, while Toronto has triumphed in 35 encounters. Prediction Toronto will triumph in regular time. The second match of the series demonstrated that Toronto is capable of disciplined play, primarily focusing on safeguarding its net. It's highly likely the scenario from the second game will repeat in Toronto. Here, Boston is expected to leverage its physical style to pile up goals, while Toronto likely opts for a more technical playstyle.

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24.04.2024

401

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NHL

Odds: 1.88Stake: 5/10

The second match in the 1/8 finale of the Stanley Cup play-offs between Western Conference rivals is set to kick off. Night hockey enthusiasts are in for a showdown between the Colorado and Winnipeg. Colorado The Colorado hockey players participated in 82 official NHL regular season matches in the 2023-2024 season. Colorado had 82 matches under their belt and gathered 107 points. This lead them to secure the 4th place in the Western Conference League table. Throughout the season of 2023-2024, the Colorado squad made a name for themselves with good results, gaining a lofty position in the league table and kindling hopes of performing well in the Stanley Cup playoffs. At the end of 82 regular season matches, Colorado claimed 4th place in the Western Conference league table, trailing only Vancouver, Winnipeg and Dallas. Colorado aspired to even win the Western Conference, but their competitors were stronger and more consistent over the long league distance. In the Stanley Cup playoffs, Colorado faced off against Winnipeg, giving everyone a taste of one of the finest stage matches. The two teams scored 13 goals combined, with Winnipeg emerging victorious from this goal fest. The Colorado squad played excellently and did not deserve to lose, however, their determination fell short of rallying for a comeback. The original match was lost with a score of 7:6. Winnipeg The Winnipeg club competed in 82 official NHL regular season matches in the 2023-2024 season. Over 82 matches, Winnipeg was able to tally up 110 points, propelling them to the 2nd position in the Western Conference League table. In the 2023-2024 season, the Winnipeg hockey players were one of the leading forces in the Western Conference as evidenced by their 2nd position finish in the regular season. At the end of 82 matches, Winnipeg held on to the 2nd spot, only falling behind Dallas, who were arguably luckier, but certainly not stronger. The gap between Winnipeg and Dallas was a mere 3 points, underlining once more Winnipeg's caliber as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. In the first Stanley Cup playoff match, Winnipeg took on Colorado and realized that an easy victory in the initial elimination matches was not on the cards. The rivals who were ranked lower in the regular season, put up a fight against Winnipeg and kept them on their nerves. Winnipeg who was known for its defence all regular season and allowed the fewest goals in the West, conceded 7 goals in its own net. The first match showed Winnipeg that they need to take Colorado more seriously. Head-to-Head Meetings Colorado and Winnipeg have faced off in a total of 45 matches. Winnipeg has come out on top in 24 of these, while Colorado has triumphed in 21. Total Forecast Winnipeg's ITO will be greater than 2 goals scored. Forecast Winnipeg will win in regular time. The first match showed what would happen with Winnipeg if they underestimated Colorado. If the first time everything went well, the second time could result in a loss. Most likely, in the second match Winnipeg will play more disciplined and win by a margin of 2-3 goals.

23.04.2024

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The second match of the Stanley Cup 1/8 finals playoff series of the 2023-2024 season begins, featuring rivals from the Eastern Conference. Night hockey enthusiasts can look forward to a confrontation between Florida and Tampa Bay. Florida The Florida club took part in 82 official matches of the regular NHL championship of the 2023-2024 season. Florida has played 82 matches and scored 110 points, allowing it to take 3rd place in the Eastern Conference league table. Throughout the 2023-2024 season, Florida showed steady results, winning one game after another. Almost up to the very end of the regular championship, Florida claimed victory in the Eastern Conference but conceded to more successful rivals from Carolina and the Rangers. The final gap of Florida from the leaders from New York was just 4 points. For some time, Florida led the Eastern Conference, but it wasn't the best throughout the entire tournament distance. In the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Florida encountered rivals representing Tampa Bay. The first 1/8 final match ended positively for Florida, even though it was quite challenging, considering the strength and pressure of the opponent who ranked 6th but is regarded as capable of pulling off a surprise. Florida won with a score of 3:2 although the game was very tough, as evident by the one-puck difference. Most likely, in the second match, it will be even harder for Florida, considering the rival's determination for revenge. Tampa Bay Tampa Bay skaters had 82 official matches in the NHL regular season of the 2023-2024 season. In 82 matches, Tampa Bay managed to score 98 points, forcing it to take the 6th spot in the Eastern Conference league table. In the past regular championship, Tampa Bay played much weaker than their potential and ended up in a spot lower than what its current lineup deserves. By the end of the regular championship, Tampa Bay only took 6th place in the league table, falling behind rivals from Toronto, Boston, Florida, and the Rangers. "The Lightning" could not score more than 100 points, unlike their closest competitors, ranked in the top-5 of the Eastern Conference. Tampa Bay's final 6th place might cause the opponent to let down their guard, yet the first series match against Florida showed that "The Lightning" are dangerous and will fight. In their first match against Florida, Tampa Bay's players lost, yet were very close to keeping the win and taking the lead in the series. For a long time in the first match, the score stood at 3:1 in favour of Florida, yet "The Lightning" reduced the gap to one puck and they simply ran out of time for a life-saving shot. Head-to-Head Meetings Tampa Bay and Florida have faced off in 83 matches. Tampa Bay has 49 wins to its name, while Florida has come out stronger in 34 encounters. Total Forecast The individual total for Florida will be over 1 goal. Forecast Tampa Bay will win in overtime. The first match showed that everything is still far from clear in this series, and Florida is not the favourite. In the second match, Tampa Bay's players will have slightly more luck with implementation than in the first meeting, where "The Lightning" deserved to try their luck in the game until the first goal is scored.

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Odds: 2.54Stake: 5/10

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-5.0

23.04.2024

411

The second match in the Stanley Cup Playoffs 1/8 finals series is set to start, bracing for a face-off between the teams from the Eastern Conference. Night hockey fans are in for a showdown between the Rangers and Washington. The Rangers The Rangers' hockey players participated in 82 official NHL regular season matches in the 2023-2024 season. With 82 games played and 114 points earned, this allowed the Rangers to take the leading position in the Eastern Conference leaderboard. The Rangers' players exhibited impressive results in the 2023-2024 season, confirming their leadership claims with their performance. After 82 matches, the Rangers were able to secure the 1st place in the Eastern Conference chart, beating close competitors from Carolina and Florida who offered resistance throughout the journey. Succeeding to edge out closest competitors by just 3 points, the secret of the Rangers' success lies in the fact that the New York team plays adeptly in both attack and defence. The Rangers manifest a comprehensive approach, evident from their tally of 282 goals scored and 229 conceded. In the first Stanley Cup Playoff match, the New York club showed their superiority over Washington, albeit without destroying the opponent. The capital club let in 4 goals from the Rangers and trailed in all statistical indicators. The match ended with a score of 4:1, a clear demonstration of the Rangers' superiority, which becomes even more apparent when assessing the statistics. Washington The Washington club played 82 official matches in the NHL's regular 2023-2024 season. With 91 points from 82 matches, Washington managed to take 8th place in the Eastern Conference leaderboard. Throughout the 2023-2024 season, Washington didn't celebrate victories or consistent point gains that often. The capital club was between 8th and 10th places throughout the regular season and only secured their Stanley Cup Playoffs position on the last game day. Their closest rivals from Detroit languished behind the capital team due to additional indicators. Washington's progress into the Stanley Cup Playoffs was a significant achievement considering their fairly average performance and non-starry line-up. The fact that Alexander Ovechkin didn't perform as well as usual did little to damage his reputation as Alexander the Great who managed to haul his team into the knockout matches. In the first 1/8 final playoff match for the Stanley Cup, Washington was convincingly bested by the Eastern Conference leader who scored 4 goals against the capital team. In that match, Washington was distinctly inferior to its opponent, yet both teams have just started checking each other out, leaving the "capital" with a chance to extend the series. Face-to-face meetings Washington and the Rangers have gone head-to-head in 89 matches. Washington claim 45 wins, while the Rangers have emerged as the stronger side in 44 encounters. Total prediction The Washington individual total will be over 1 goal. Prediction The Rangers will win in regular time. The first match showed that the Rangers are the favorites of the showdown and it will be very hard for Washington to stretch the series, especially when the capital team plays on the road. It's quite likely that we'll see a repeat of the first match, with relatively outsider-ish Washington getting their chance at home.

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+1.8

23.04.2024

405

The first match of the Stanley Cup playoffs 1/8 finals between the Western conference competitors kicks off at 05:00 GMT. The night hockey fans are looking forward to the face-off between Los Angeles and Edmonton. Los Angeles Los Angeles team took part in 82 official matches of the NHL regular 2023-2024 seasons. With 82 games played, Los Angeles scored 99 points, securing the 7th place in the Western conference tournament table. Throughout the 2023-2024 course, Los Angeles hockey players showed average results and did not stand out among their spectacles, yet they managed to get into the Stanley Cup playoffs, which can be considered a positive outcome under current conditions. Los Angeles remained in the 7th position at the end of the regular championship, edging out competitors from Las Vegas for a higher seed. The Kings could have finished even higher, but they fell behind Nashville in some additional statistical indicators and stayed at the 7th position in the Western Conference. If we talk about how Los Angeles had been performing throughout the season, it becomes clear when you glance at the stats of missed pucks. The Kings missed only 215 pucks in 82 matches, offering the best count in the Western conference. In the first round of the playoffs, Los Angeles crossed paths with Edmonton, whom the Kings are looking to 'dry out' and prolong the series to at least 5 or 6 matches. Edmonton The Edmonton hockey players took part in 82 official matches in the NHL regular 2023-2024 seasons. Edmonton managed to score 104 points in 82 matches, which allowed them to take the 5th place in the Western conference and qualify for the second stage of the championship without much difficulty. Throughout the regular 2023-2024 seasons, Edmonton was always among the leaders and never risked missing out on the Stanley Cup playoffs. By the end of the regular championship, Edmonton finished in the 5th position, falling behind only to competitors representing Colorado, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Dallas. Almost till the close of the regular championship, Edmonton strived for a more advantageous position before the start of the playoffs but lost to competitors and will now embark from the 5th position, which promises a not so easy confrontation against Los Angeles. The famous club from Los Angeles bases its unpleasant game primarily on excellent defensive actions. Los Angeles missed the least in the conference during the regular championship, and Edmonton's attack is noticeably more potent than the defence. In the first game, Edmonton will need to adapt to the opponent's game and find weak points. Face-to-face meetings Edmonton and Los Angeles had faced off in 71 matches. Los Angeles carries a record of 38 victories, and Edmonton won in 33 matches. Total Forecast Edmonton's individual total will be more than 2 goals scored. Forecast Edmonton will win in regular time. The match won't be the easiest for Edmonton, seeing the way their opponents play in defence and know how to 'dry out' the game. The Canadian club will have to maximise the utilisation of their opportunities and prevent 'the kings' from darting into swift attacks.

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NHL

Odds: 2.49Stake: 5/10

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-5.0

22.04.2024

412

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NHL

Odds: 1.45Stake: 5/10

The second match in the Stanley Cup 1/8 finals series between competitors from the Eastern Conference commences. Nighttime hockey enthusiasts are in for a Carolina v Islanders showdown. Carolina The Carolina Hurricanes participated in 82 official matches in the regular NHL season of 2023-2024. Carolina's tally stands at 82 matches played and 111 points earned, propelling them to second place in the Western Conference league table. Throughout the 2023-2024 season, Carolina proved themselves a formidable team, capable of vying for the highest ranks and taking on any adversary standing in their path. The end of the regular season saw Carolina occupying the second position in the Eastern Conference, manifesting once again their serious intent to contend for the Stanley Cup and finish the season among the league's best. Throughout the past regular season, Carolina played consistently, never succumbing to long series of losses that could have impacted their tournament position. In the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Carolina has encountered the Islanders, and so far it seems to be going swimmingly for the leaders of the Eastern Conference. In the first 1/8 finals playoff match of the Stanley Cup, Carolina confidently bested the Islanders with a score of 3:1. The Islanders outshot Carolina, yet in this instance, the superior-class of the hockey players proved decisive. Islanders The New York-based club played 82 official matches in the regular NHL season of 2023-2024. Over these 82 bouts, the Islanders managed to gain 94 points, enabling them to secure the 7th position in the Eastern Conference. The 2023-2024 season was a challenging and unstable period for the Islanders who struggled to maintain a consistent point gain and risked missing out the Stanley Cup playoffs. Folloing the completion of the 82nd match, the Islanders managed to finish in 7th place in the Eastern conference beating close competitors from Pittsburgh and Detroit who unfortunately failed to secure season's main matches. Islanders' game indicators were average throughout the season, both in offense and defence. In the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Islanders faced off against Carolina - one of the favourites in the battle for the Stanley Cup from the Eastern Conference. Many were expecting an Islanders' thrashing and a crushing victory for Carolina, however, this did not come to pass. The New York team outshot Carolina, but the higher-class players of the opponents made a difference. Carolina players made good use of the opportunities and won with a score of 3:1. Head-to-Head Meetings Carolina and the Islanders had faced off in 65 matches, with Carolina claiming victory in 40 instances and the Islanders proving stronger in 25 encounters. Total Prediction The individual total for Carolina is forecasted to be over 2 goals. Prediction Carolina will win in regular time. In the first match, Carolina performed notably below their potential, enabling the Islanders to display their strengths, however, there will be no leniency in the second game. Carolina must prove its mettle, emerging victorious.

22.04.2024

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