In the latest NHL Eastern Conference playoff game, the New York Islanders were able to avoid elimination by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in Game 5. (WCLU Radio) The Islanders were able to keep their season alive and fended off elimination through the help of Pierre Engvall and Brock Nelson, who each contributed a goal and an assist. (The Rink Live) The Islanders scored a second-period goal in Game 5 that ricocheted off Carolina’s Sebastian Aho’s face, leading to the puck going into the net. (USA Today)
Moving forward, in Game 6 of the playoff series, the Islanders will face off against the Hurricanes at UBS Arena in New York. (Gaming Today) The Islanders are determined to even up the series, as they have dominated through their hard-hitting style of play. (The Hockey News)
Despite often having Carolina on the ropes, the Islanders had a rough Game 4 and fell into a daunting 3-1 hole, meaning that they will need to win Game 6 to stay alive in the playoffs. (New York Post) In Game 5, however, the Islanders were able to capitalize on a bizarre bounce of the puck and Carolina’s mistakes. (Japan Today)
Later tonight, there will be a couple of pivotal Game 5s on the Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule. The Islanders will face off against the Hurricanes, while the Wild will face the Stars, with both teams looking to advance to the second round. (MLive.com)
In the most recent news, Brock Nelson of the Islanders was able to score a goal by knocking in an airborne puck that had bounced off the face of Carolina’s Sebastian Aho, which helped the Islanders avoid playoff elimination. (News-Item)
