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2025–26 Regular Season

Complete head-to-head matchup analysis for Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders across the 2025–26 regular season. This page compares overall records, Corsi and Fenwick possession rates, expected goals, scoring chances, and high-danger opportunities — plus projected starting goalies with their GSAx (Goals Saved Above Expected) ratings. Betting considerations highlight Elo-based win probabilities, implied odds from sportsbooks, and situational edges worth watching. The last 10 games section shows recent form with per-game CF%, xGF%, and results so you can identify momentum and trends heading into the next matchup.

Season Overview

TeamRecordGP+/-CF%FF%xGF%PP%PK%
Carolina Hurricanes logoCarolina Hurricanes54-22-782+5559.258.555.824.4%80.9%
New York Islanders logoNew York Islanders43-34-582-849.749.847.516.5%80.8%

Betting Considerations

Carolina Hurricanes logoCarolina Hurricanes(Away)
Playing on 2nd game of back-to-back
4 fewer days rest than opponent
24-12-5 on the road this season
Allowing 1.4 goals/game last 5 (-52% vs season avg)
3-0 vs New York Islanders this season
1/7 on the PP in last 3 games — below their 24.4% average
New York Islanders logoNew York Islanders(Home)
5 days rest
4 more days rest than opponent
Lost 3 consecutive games
22-17-2 at home this season
Averaging 2.0 goals/game last 5 (-30% vs season avg)
On 5-game homestand
0-3 vs Carolina Hurricanes this season
Seeking revenge after losing last matchup to Carolina Hurricanes
0/9 on the PP in last 3 games — below their 16.5% average

Projected Goalie Starters

GoalieGPSV%GAAHDSV%
Brandon Bussi, projected starting goalie for Carolina Hurricanes with 60% confidence based on recent rotation analysisB. Bussi60%Tandem split (47% start rate), 2 consecutive39.8940.80.833
David Rittich, projected starting goalie for New York Islanders with 62% confidence based on recent rotation analysisD. Rittich62%Clear #1 (7% start rate), 1 consecutive start30.8940.91.850

Last 10 Games

DateOpponentH/AResult
Apr 18Ottawa Senators logoOttawa SenatorsHomeW 2–0
Apr 14New York Islanders logoNew York IslandersAwayW 2–1
Apr 13Philadelphia Flyers logoPhiladelphia FlyersAwayL 2–3 (SO)
Apr 11Utah Mammoth logoUtah MammothAwayW 4–1
Apr 9Chicago Blackhawks logoChicago BlackhawksAwayW 7–2
Apr 7Boston Bruins logoBoston BruinsHomeW 6–5 (OT)
Apr 5Ottawa Senators logoOttawa SenatorsAwayL 3–6
Apr 4New York Islanders logoNew York IslandersHomeW 4–3
Apr 2Columbus Blue Jackets logoColumbus Blue JacketsHomeW 5–1
Mar 31Columbus Blue Jackets logoColumbus Blue JacketsAwayW 5–2