PREMIUM
ISLANDERS/WILD: A STEAL?
(NHL) NY Islanders vs. Minnesota,
Money Line: 109.00 NY Islanders (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: 109.00 NY Islanders (Away)
Result: Loss
Islanders vs. Wild.
The Islanders, with an 18th ranked offense, are on the road against the Wild, with both teams in back to back games. The Wild can pump out the goals, to the tune of 3+ per game, but have given up a 26th rated 3.4 goals a game. While the Isles haven't scored a ton, they have been typically stingy in the goals against category, allowing only a pair per game. It will likely be Sorokin (.938, 1.98 GA) vs the Wild's Kahkonen, who struggled very badly in his only start this year. The Islanders shut out the Jets on Saturday and opened up the offense against the Habs earlier in the week. The Wild took it to overtime and a shootout before winning on Saturday. While it is another road game for the Isles, they should be used to it by now. Take the underdog Islanders, with Parisse looking for a bit of payback, to steal one. Islanders to win.
The Islanders, with an 18th ranked offense, are on the road against the Wild, with both teams in back to back games. The Wild can pump out the goals, to the tune of 3+ per game, but have given up a 26th rated 3.4 goals a game. While the Isles haven't scored a ton, they have been typically stingy in the goals against category, allowing only a pair per game. It will likely be Sorokin (.938, 1.98 GA) vs the Wild's Kahkonen, who struggled very badly in his only start this year. The Islanders shut out the Jets on Saturday and opened up the offense against the Habs earlier in the week. The Wild took it to overtime and a shootout before winning on Saturday. While it is another road game for the Isles, they should be used to it by now. Take the underdog Islanders, with Parisse looking for a bit of payback, to steal one. Islanders to win.
