The Hurricanes make a quick trip up north Saturday to take on the Islanders.
This Metro matchup grants Carolina (__) a prime opportunity to keep up the pace in the division against last-place New York (__). After breaking a three-game losing streak with a 5-3 win over Colorado last time out, this game gives the Canes near-ideal circumstances to build up some momentum again.
On the flip side, the hosts look to find their footing after a rocky start to the season. The Islanders’ defense has kept it competitive on some contests but their abysmal 29th-ranked offense has produced a meager 2.