Islanders Face Elimination After Goalie Change Backfires

The New York Islanders now trail 3-0 in their playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes following a strategic goalie switch that did not yield the desired results.

Ilya Sorokin was replaced by Semyon Varlamov during Game 3 after conceding three goals on 14 shots, leading to a 3-2 loss.
Despite the change, the Islanders were unable to overcome the Hurricanes, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy.
Coach Patrick Roy's decision to switch goalies aimed to shift the game's momentum, but the team still faces elimination in the next game.
Sorokin, who had a standout season last year, has struggled this season, raising questions about his future as the starting goalie.
The Islanders must now regroup and win the next game to stay in the playoffs, with Varlamov likely starting in goal.