Minnesota Wild vs New York Islanders Odds, Spread, and Totals
The Minnesota Wild will conclude a two-game road trip in New York, facing the Islanders on Friday at 7 p.m. Both teams have struggled this season, with the Wild holding a 5-10 record and the Islanders 6-7.
Both teams have benefited from overtime losses in their records, as Minnesota has lost three games in extra time and New York two, balancing their standings somewhat.
Recent Performance
The Wild have shown improvement recently. After a five-game losing streak, they won consecutive games against the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators before narrowly losing to the Carolina Hurricanes by one goal.
“That loss was by a single goal against one of the better teams in the NHL, showing how the Wild continue to play more consistently, particularly on offense,”
They now enter the second night of a back-to-back sequence.
Islanders’ Season Trends
The Islanders have experienced streaks of ups and downs this season:
- Three straight losses to start the year
- Followed by four consecutive wins
- Next came three defeats in a row
- Then a couple of wins and a lone loss
Friday’s game at home presents a chance for New York to break their pattern of streaky results in front of their fans.
“The Islanders have obviously been streaky, winning and losing in bunches throughout the year, but Friday's game offers an opportunity to break the trend in front of their home fans.”
Author’s summary: Both struggling teams look to shift their momentum, with the Wild showing signs of consistency and the Islanders aiming to end their streaky performance at home.