With a chance to put the New York Islanders to rest and book a trip to the second round of the playoffs Tuesday night, the Carolina Hurricanes slipped up and fell 3-2 on home ice to send the series back north to Long Island.
The Canes fell down 2-0, cut into the deficit to make it 2-1 and allowed a disheartening goal late in the second period that served as the game winner for the Islanders.
The Hurricanes still hold a 3-2 lead in the series, though things feel a little less sure as the Canes face either winning on the road or a winner-take-all game seven.