Tonight’s game, as with every game against a Metropolitan Division opponent, is a must win.
The Carolina Hurricanes need to start gaining some ground in the standings again after losing three straight. What better opponent to start gaining momentum against than the New York Islanders?
The Islanders are coming off of two straight losses to Metropolitan Division opponents (Washington, 6-4 and New York Rangers, 3-2) and tonight will be the back half of a back-to-back for them. They will be determined to bounce back and gain some ground against the Canes, but will more than likely be gassed.