New York at Carolina

This is the third straight road game for the Islanders. They come off a win at Winnipeg, tallying 5 goals, but the Islanders are 8-20 in their last 28 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. This team is still No. 22 in goals allowed with a weak (No. 21) penalty-killing unit. This team ends the regular season on a five-game trip! Carolina has got its offense going, scoring 3 goals in each of the last three games, even winning the last game as  a +145 dog. The line of Jiri Tlusty, Alexander Semin, and Eric Staal had a big night to lead the Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday. Dan Ellis stopped 34 shots to make a 3-0 lead stand up and help Carolina to its first win over Tampa Bay. The Hurricanes are 4-1 in their last five home games vs. a team with a road winning percentage of greater than .600, so grab the home dog again. Go with Carolina.