The New York Islanders cap their third back-to-back of this crazy Covid-rescheduled April (and 17th of the season) when the Carolina Hurricanes visit Elmont for a 1 p.m. Sunday start today. The Isles are suddenly on a four-game winless streak after cratering (before a brief third-period rebound) and losing yesterday afternoon in Buffalo.
The Hurricanes are also on the second half of a back-to-back, though with even easier travel after a late comeback and overtime win over the Devils in Newark yesterday. That, combined with the Rangers losing in Boston, positions the Hurricanes two points ahead of the Smurfy redpants with three games to go for each.