The Islanders are disciplined in the playoffs and usually do not concede more than two goals per game, but in the previous match, the team’s goal was hit four times for the first time. True, the “Islanders” were very close to a full-fledged comeback, because they lost during the match with a score of 0:3 and then bounced back and brought the matter to overtime. But already in the third minute of extra time Semyon Varlamov could not cope with the long-range throw. If it were not for the disastrous starting period, it is likely that Barry Trotz’s men have achieved success again. Literally a few defensive mistakes cost the team three goals conceded, so it should play even more accurately in the upcoming meeting.
In the second match, the Islanders gave the initiative to the Philadelphia Flyers almost from the first minute, but then they paid for it. In the first period Griss was in the frame and he seemed not as reliable as Varlamov. In 15 minutes 9 seconds Griss managed to miss 3 goals and 2 of them are clearly not mandatory. He was replaced by Varlamov, who no longer missed until the end of the regular time. In the second period there was an even play on the court. Philadelphia relieved the pressure, considering that the game was done. In the middle of the period, “Islanders” showed the “pilots” the class for the implementation of the majority, reducing the score to 3:1. But in the 3-rd period, the story of the 1-st period of the first match was repeated. The Islanders transformed, inflated them to the maximum ceiling and practically squeezed Philadelphia in its zone. 8:15 am on shots on target in favor of the Islanders and, as a result, 2 more goals scored against the flyers and 3:3 in regulation time. True, in the end, victory went to Philadelphia. Already in the 3-rd minute of the over, Myers printed Varlamov, who had previously reflected 52 shots on target from the side. So, what is the free prediction for the NHL match for today?
