Carolina Hurricanes Vs New York Islanders - Diffuser 5 Access

: Made 22 saves to secure the series-clinching win.

: Carolina edged out a 2-1 win. Mark Jankowski scored the go-ahead goal in the third, while Bo Horvat scored his 300th career goal for the Islanders. Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders - Diffuser 5

In their most recent high-stakes matchup (April 30, 2024), the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 6-3 , officially eliminating them from the playoffs in five games. Game 5 Review: April 30, 2024 : Made 22 saves to secure the series-clinching win

: Despite showing resilience to tie the game in the second period, the Islanders were outscored 10-1 in third periods throughout the series. Recent 2025–26 Matchups In their most recent high-stakes matchup (April 30,

The game was defined by a chaotic third period where Carolina broke a 3-3 tie with two goals scored just .

While not a playoff "Game 5," the two teams met recently at the end of the 2025–26 regular season:

Watch the most recent highlights and series-clinching moments between these two teams: