Overview
- The Carolina Hurricanes secured a 6-4 victory over the New York Islanders on March 30, extending their winning streak to 11 out of their last 13 games.
- Seth Jarvis shone for the Hurricanes with two goals, including a pivotal shorthanded goal, while Sebastian Aho contributed a goal and two assists.
- Dmitry Orlov's third-period slap shot through traffic proved to be the game-winning goal, breaking a 4-4 tie.
- The Islanders' playoff hopes are fading as their fifth consecutive loss leaves them three points out of the Eastern Conference's second wild-card spot with nine games remaining.
- Key issues for the Islanders included inconsistent goaltending, defensive lapses, and a faltering power play that allowed a critical shorthanded goal during a double minor penalty.