<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Capitals and Islanders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Islanders are favored by -1.5 against the Capitals in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, April 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>According to our analysis, we anticipate the Islanders to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Islanders on the moneyline</li><li>The Islanders should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Capitals Chances on the Road</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals are now 50-21-9 this season. Washington’s defense struggled to contain Carolina’s offense, allowing 44 shots on goal. The Capitals were the underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, resulting in a push.</p>

<p>After trailing early, Alex Ovechkin tied the game with a goal at 19:16 in the first period. The Capitals briefly took the lead with another goal just 33 seconds later, but the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals to secure the win.</p><p>Washington's offense was held to just two goals on 21 shots in their 4-2 loss to Carolina. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal. The Capitals recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Both of Washington's goals came in the first period, with Ovechkin scoring at 19:16 and Duhaime adding another at 19:49. John Carlson picked up his 7th assist on Ovechkin's goal, and Dylan Strome notched his 13th assist of the season.</p><p>Washington took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, but their defense couldn't hold up, allowing three unanswered goals to Carolina—two in the second period and one in the third. The Hurricanes' first goal came just 5:59 into the first period, and they added another at 2:29 of the second, followed by the go-ahead goal at 5:26. Carolina sealed the game with an empty-netter at 19:51 of the third. Despite the loss, Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage.</p><h3>Will New York Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>The Islanders fell to 35-33-12 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As underdogs on the puck line, New York failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 7 goals pushed the game over.</p> 

<p>New York trailed 2-0 before Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the second period. The Rangers added another goal, but Brock Nelson responded with 8 seconds left in the second to make it 3-2. The Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third period.</p><p>Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Nelson’s goal came with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p> <p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first and third periods. They had 23 giveaways and didn’t convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>The Islanders’ defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game, and after closing the score to 3-2, they allowed two more in the 3rd period. Ilya Sorokin finished with 35 saves and an 89.7% save percentage.</p>

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