Mark Jankowski scored the decisive goal in the third period as the Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1 at UBS Arena, concluding the Islanders’ season. Nikolaj Ehlers also scored for Carolina, while Felix Unger Sorum made an impactful NHL debut by assisting on Bo Horvat’s 300th career goal. The game marked the Islanders’ seventh loss in eight games, as Carolina finished the regular season strong, topping the Eastern Conference. Emergency backup Thomas Sullivan filled in for the unavailable Pyotr Kochetkov, who will be eligible for the playoffs.
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Islanders Lose to Hurricanes, Ending Their Season
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