The New York Islanders are making waves in the NHL playoffs with their impressive performance against the Carolina Hurricanes. They secured a Game 3 win with a historic outburst, scoring four goals in a 2:18 span – the fastest four goals in Stanley Cup playoff history. Kyle Palmieri and Matt Martin scored in a 44-second span late in the third period to spark this flurry, leading the Islanders to a 5-1 victory over the Hurricanes (The Rink Live, USA Today).
The Islanders stuck with it despite a tough start to the series, as they lost to the Hurricanes after referees missed a high stick penalty that ultimately resulted in the game-winning goal in Game 2. However, they bounced back in Game 3, sparking multiple fights and making NHL playoffs history with their third-period scoring blitz (New York Post, Yahoo Sports).
The Islanders’ impressive performance in the playoffs is thanks in part to their new arena, the UBS Arena, which they christened with their first playoff game. They are proving to be a force to be reckoned with as they claw their way back into the series with the Hurricanes (New York Post).
After their Game 3 win, the Islanders are feeling confident and credited their success to sticking with it and staying focused. Many players, including Matt Martin, predicted that the series would get nastier as it progresses (The Hockey News, Newsday, Yahoo Sports).
Overall, the Islanders are proving to be a strong contender in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, and their performance will be one to watch in the coming games (USA Today).
