Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: The Carolina Hurricanes defend against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: The Carolina Hurricanes defend against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: The Carolina Hurricanes defend against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Ilya Sorokin #30 of the New York Islanders defends against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Felix Unger Sorum #36 of the Carolina Hurricanes takes the rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders leaves the ice following the last game against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Charles Alexis Legault #62 and Skyler Brind'amour #76 of the Carolina Hurricanes arrive for the game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Victor Eklund #73 of the New York Islanders takes the rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Ronan Seeley #91 of the Carolina Hurricanes takes the rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders leaves the ice following the last game against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Joel Nystrom #64 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Felix Unger Sorum #36 of the Carolina Hurricanes takes the rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Ronan Seeley #91 of the Carolina Hurricanes takes the rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Ilya Sorokin #30 of the New York Islanders leaves the ice following the last game against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: William Carrier #28 of the Carolina Hurricanes arrives for the game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Nicolas Deslauriers #44 of the Carolina Hurricanes plays against the New York Islanders during the second period at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Victor Eklund #73 of the New York Islanders skates against the Carolina Hurricanes while playing in his first NHL game at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Logan Stankoven #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the New York Islanders while an errant stick gets in the way during the first period at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Brayden Schenn #10 of the New York Islanders takes a second period shot against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Victor Eklund #73 of the New York Islanders records his first NHL assist in his first game on a second period goal by Bo Horvat #14 against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. For Horvat it was his 300th in the NHL. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders checks Jackson Blake #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Felix Unger Sorum #36 of the Carolina Hurricanes warms up prior to playing in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Ronan Seeley #91 of the Carolina Hurricanes takes the rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Victor Eklund #73 of the New York Islanders takes the rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Victor Eklund #73 of the New York Islanders takes the rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Eric Robinson #50 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates a third period goal by Mark Jankowski #77 against David Rittich #33 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes arrives for the game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Nikolaj Ehlers #27 of the Carolina Hurricanes checks Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders during the second period at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Eric Robinson #50 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates a third period goal by Mark Jankowski #77 against David Rittich #33 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Isaiah George #36 of the New York Islanders takes a second period shot against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes makes a second period save as Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders looks for a rebound at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Felix Unger Sorum #36 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Victor Eklund #73 of the New York Islanders skates against the Carolina Hurricanes while playing in his first NHL game at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Felix Unger Sorum #36 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Skating in his first NHL game game, Ronan Seeley #91 of the Carolina Hurricanes checks Ondrej Palat #81 of the New York Islanders during the first period at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Bradly Nadeau #29 and Ronan Seeley #91 of the Carolina Hurricanes chat during warmups prior to the game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Nikolaj Ehlers #27 of the Carolina Hurricanes (c) celebrates his first period goal against the New York Islanders on an assist from Felix Unger Sorum #36 at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. For Sorum it was his first NHL point in his first NHL game. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: The Carolina Hurricanes defend against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Nicolas Deslauriers #44 of the Carolina Hurricanes arrives for the game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes tends net against Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Alexander Nikishin #21 of the Carolina Hurricanes checks Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes tends net against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Ronan Seeley #91 of the Carolina Hurricanes arrives for the game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Pyotr Kochetkov #52 and Logan Stankoven #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes arrive for the game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Joel Nystrom #64 of the Carolina Hurricanes arrives for the game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Skating in his first NHL game, Felix Unger Sorum #36 of the Carolina Hurricanes battles with Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44 of the New York Islanders during the second period at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks back in the net following a second period goal by Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Victor Eklund #73 of the New York Islanders skates against the Carolina Hurricanes while playing in his first NHL game at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Felix Unger Sorum #36 of the Carolina Hurricanes arrives for the game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders checks Shayne Gostisbehere #4 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate their victory over the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders gets his stick stuck in Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes' pads at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders gets his stick stuck in Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes' pads at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Alexander Nikishin #21 of the Carolina Hurricanes checks Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Alexander Nikishin #21 of the Carolina Hurricanes checks Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Brandon Bussi #32 and Joel Nystrom #64 of the Carolina Hurricanes defend against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes tends net against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Alexander Nikishin #21 of the Carolina Hurricanes checks Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders leaves the ice following the last game against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Brandon Bussi #32 and Joel Nystrom #64 of the Carolina Hurricanes defend against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Nicolas Deslauriers a#44 nd Bradly Nadeau #29 of the Carolina Hurricanes arrive for the game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Victor Eklund #73 of the New York Islanders records his first NHL assist in his first game on a second period goal by Bo Horvat #14 against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. For Horvat it was his 300th in the NHL. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Victor Eklund #73 of the New York Islanders skates against the Carolina Hurricanes while playing in his first NHL game at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Felix Unger Sorum #36 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders leaves the ice following the last game against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Eric Robinson #50 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates a third period goal by Mark Jankowski #77 against David Rittich #33 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Liam Foudy #43 of the New York Islanders skates against the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Ronan Seeley #91 and Felix Unger Sorum #36 of the Carolina Hurricanes head out for their rookie lap prior to playing in their first NHL game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes braces for a third period hot by Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes clears the puck during the second period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Victor Eklund #73 of the New York Islanders skates against the Carolina Hurricanes while playing in his first NHL game at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Liam Foudy #43 of the New York Islanders skates against the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes prepares to tend net against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Victor Eklund #73 of the New York Islanders skates against Joel Nystrom #64 of th Carolina Hurricanes while playing in his first NHL game at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
