On Friday night, the New York Islanders secured a historic win against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of their series (The Rink Live). The Islanders scored two goals in a 44-second span late in the third period to spark a flurry that lead to their victory (New York Post). With this win, the Islanders have clawed their way back into the series after a 2-0 deficit (USA Today).
During the game, the Islanders made NHL playoffs history by scoring four goals within 2 minutes and 18 seconds, which is the fastest four goals in Stanley Cup playoff history (Sportsnaut). While Alexander Romanov had missed the last seven games for the Islanders, he rejoined the team at Friday’s morning skate (The Hockey News).
The Islanders celebrated their win over the Hurricanes at UBS Arena, which hosted its first playoff opener (New York Post). Casey Cizikas, a player for the Islanders, celebrated his second period goal against the Hurricanes during Game 3 (Newsday).
During Game 2, Matt Martin, a player for the Islanders, predicted that the series against the Hurricanes would get nastier, and he was right. The Panthers ended up in multiple fights after the Islanders’ 5-1 Game 3 win (New York Post).
In summary, the New York Islanders secured a historical victory against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 and have clawed their way back into the series. They made NHL playoffs history by scoring four goals within 2 minutes and 18 seconds. Alexander Romanov rejoined the team after missing the previous seven games. UBS Arena hosted its first playoff opener, and Casey Cizikas celebrated his second period goal during Game 3. Matt Martin’s prediction that the series against the Hurricanes would get more aggressive was correct, as fights broke out after the Islanders’ win.
