New York at Carolina

New York lost the first three games but didn't quit, taking Game 4, 3-2. New York had a winning road record during the regular season, anchored by a defense that was seventh in the NHL in save percentage. Carolina is 181-186 after having won five or six of their last seven games. These rivals know each other well. In the last seven meetings this season, counting the playoffs, Carolina has four wins and the Islanders have three. That included a New York win at Carolina, 5-4, as a +180 underdog. Play New York on the puckline to at least keep this one close.