Overview

• Seth Jarvis scored twice, including a short-handed goal, and Sebastian Aho contributed a goal and two assists in the Hurricanes' victory.
• Dmitry Orlov scored the game-winning goal in the third period to give Carolina a 5-4 lead, solidifying their strong Metropolitan Division standing.
• The Islanders' special teams struggled, allowing a short-handed goal and failing to capitalize on a critical four-minute power play opportunity.
• Pierre Engvall recorded his first career two-goal game for the Islanders, who now face a challenging schedule in their bid to stay in the playoff race.
• Carolina improved their dominant home record to 29-8-1, maintaining second place in the Metropolitan Division with home-ice advantage in the playoffs likely secured.