Ex-division rivals Carolina and Florida clash in East final for a shot at the Stanley Cup
May 17, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes entered the Stanley Cup Playoffs facing challenges that made it unclear how long either might stick around.
The former Southeast Division peers are still here, halfway to winning the Cup as they enter the Eastern Conference final in what could be a bruising series.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Teuvo Teravainen's roughly monthlong injury absence appears to be near an end.
The Carolina Hurricanes forward has shed his no-contact jersey and participated in a full practice Monday ahead of the Eastern Conference Final against Florida.
Stick-y business: NHL playoffs a showcase for savvy stickwork on offense and defense
May 10, 2023 GMTAlec Martinez remembers a time in his career when teams kept track of a stat less celebrated than goals and assists but arguably just as valuable.
"They called them ticks," the veteran Vegas defenseman said.
Hurricanes overcome injuries to reach 2nd round of playoffs
April 29, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes are making a habit of winning at least one postseason series. This time, they did it while missing some key players.
Paul Stastny scored six minutes into overtime Friday night and the Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 2-1 in Game 6 to move on to the second round for the third straight year and fourth in the last five.
Tampa Bay visits New York in Eastern Conference action
April 28, 2023 GMTTampa Bay Lightning (45-27-6, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (39-30-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Islanders -115, Lightning -105; over/under is 5.5
Carolina tries to clinch series win over New York
April 28, 2023 GMTCarolina Hurricanes (52-21-9, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (42-31-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Islanders -120, Hurricanes -100; over/under is 5.5
NHL playoffs: Kraken, Bruins, Hurricanes & Stars can advance
April 27, 2023 GMTThe defending champions are on the ropes, and the best team in the NHL has another chance to move on to the second round of the playoffs.
All four first-round series resuming Friday night feature a Game 6 with potential elimination.
Hurricanes’ Drury back to skating after Game 4 exit on hit
April 26, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes forward Jack Drury has resumed skating after being knocked from Game 4 against the New York Islanders following a jarring hit into the boards, coach Rod Brind’Amour said Wednesday.
Islanders beat Hurricanes, cut playoff series deficit to 3-2
April 26, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The New York Islanders were ready to capitalize, both on a bizarre bounce of the puck and mistakes by the Carolina Hurricanes. That was enough to keep them alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Canes’ Aho exits briefly after puck to face leads to goal
April 26, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho exited briefly to go to the locker room after taking a puck to the face that led directly to the New York Islanders' second goal on Tuesday night.
Carolina hosts New York with 3-1 series lead
April 24, 2023 GMTNew York Islanders (42-31-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (52-21-9, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Hurricanes -162, Islanders +137; over/under is 5.5
Hurricanes roll to 5-2 win, take 3-1 series lead over Isles
April 23, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Winning a playoff game on the road for the first time in nearly two years meant very little to the Carolina Hurricanes.
The important thing was they won and moved closer to advancing in their first-round series with the New York Islanders.
Hurricanes take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Islanders
April 22, 2023 GMTCarolina Hurricanes (52-21-9, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (42-31-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Islanders -131, Hurricanes +110; over/under is 5
Islanders’ record 4-goal outburst seals 5-1 win over Canes
April 22, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Palmieri and Matt Martin scored 44 seconds apart late in the third period and the New York Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 Friday night to cut their first-round series deficit to 2-1.
Isles score 4 fastest goals in playoff history, top Canes
April 22, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Islanders were locked in another tight game with the Carolina Hurricanes until a big goal late opened a record-setting scoring outburst and helped New York get a big home win after a pair of one-goal losses on the road.
Hurricanes visit the Islanders with 2-0 series lead
April 20, 2023 GMTCarolina Hurricanes (52-21-9, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (42-31-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Hurricanes -112, Islanders -108; over/under is 5.5
Late non-calls irk Hurricanes, Islanders coaches in Game 2
April 20, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New York Islanders coach Lane Lambert spoke in a low, hushed tone and offered only terse answers. Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour was far more blunt.
The Hurricanes' 4-3 overtime win in Wednesday night's Game 2 of their first-round playoff series left both coaches irked by apparent missed calls that came in critical moments late in this one.
Fast’s goal lifts Hurricanes past Islanders in overtime
April 20, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes had gone from leading by two goals to trailing midway through the final period, suddenly facing the prospect of losing their home-ice advantage against the New York Islanders.
Penalties make early impact on several NHL playoff series
April 19, 2023 GMTThroughout four unsuccessful power plays in their playoff opener at Edmonton, coach Todd McLellan told his Los Angeles Kings players to simplify their approach.
Adrian Kempe doesn't even remember what the specific lesson was late in the game, but it worked.
Svechnikov can only watch as Hurricanes open NHL playoffs
April 18, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov shed his suit jacket, grabbed the top of the siren with his left hand and started turning the crank with his right. Faster and faster he went, putting his entire body into sounding the “storm warning” announcing the Carolina Hurricanes' charge onto the ice in front of a roaring home crowd.
Carolina hosts New York with 1-0 series lead
April 18, 2023 GMTNew York Islanders (42-31-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (52-21-9, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Hurricanes -176, Islanders +148; over/under is 5
Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders to open NHL playoffs
April 18, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Antti Raanta felt ready when he got the start in net. And the Carolina Hurricanes played the kind of defense in front of him — especially on the penalty kill — that secured an early lead in their first-round playoff series with the New York Islanders.
Hurricanes face Islanders, aim for deeper NHL playoffs push
April 16, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The challenge is familiar for the Carolina Hurricanes entering the Stanley Cup playoffs.
They've established themselves as perennial playoff team, one that has claimed three straight division titles.
Hurricanes and Islanders square off to open the NHL Playoffs
April 16, 2023 GMTNew York Islanders (42-31-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (52-21-9, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT
NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Hurricanes host series opener
NHL playoffs: Can anyone in the East beat the Boston Bruins?
April 15, 2023 GMTAfter winning an NHL-record 65 games and steamrolling opponents since October, the Boston Bruins look like the clear favorite to come out of the East and win the Stanley Cup.
NHL playoffs: Devils-Rangers, Bolts-Leafs highlight openers
April 15, 2023 GMTAfter six weeks of hopeful excitement that his New Jersey Devils would face the New York Rangers in the opening round of the playoffs, Erik Haula had a simple, sarcastic take: “Here we are.”
Hurricanes beat Panthers 6-4 to win Metropolitan Division
April 14, 2023 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brent Burns scored twice and the Carolina Hurricanes scored four times in the third period to beat the Florida Panthers 6-4 on Thursday night to win the Metropolitan Division.
Islanders beat Canadiens 4-2 to wrap up playoff spot
April 13, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Brock Nelson scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Wednesday night to wrap up a playoff spot.
The Islanders are awaiting the outcome of the Florida Panthers-Carolina Hurricanes game on Thursday to determine their first-round opponent.
Nelson scores 2 as Isles top Canadiens, clinch playoff berth
April 13, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Brock Nelson scored twice as the New York Islanders beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 Wednesday night and clinched a playoff berth.
The Islanders are awaiting the outcome of the Florida Panthers-Carolina Hurricanes game on Thursday to determine their first-round playoff opponent.
Islanders look to extend home win streak, take on the Canadiens
April 11, 2023 GMTMontreal Canadiens (31-43-6, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (41-31-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Montreal Canadiens.
Strome helps Capitals deal hit to Islanders’ playoff hopes
April 11, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Ilya Sorokin allowed three goals on the first nine shots he faced behind a sloppy defense, and the New York Islanders’ playoff hopes took a significant hit with a 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals on Monday night.
Islanders lose to Capitals, no longer control playoff future
April 11, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Shaking their heads in the aftermath of a baffling defeat to a team out of contention, New York Islanders players lacked the answers to explain the inexplicable.
What captain Anders Lee called a “horrible” start led to two goals in 63 seconds and another before the end of the first period, and the Islanders couldn't climb out of the hole they dug.
Islanders’ Horvat clarifies ‘better than Vancouver’ comment
April 10, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bo Horvat on Monday attempted to clarify a comment he made after a weekend victory by his New York Islanders that caught the ire of fans back home in Vancouver.
Horvat was asked after the Islanders' home win against Philadelphia on Saturday how the atmosphere and excitement of the building ranked for him and replied: “It's been unbelievable.
Capitals host the Islanders on losing streak
April 9, 2023 GMTNew York Islanders (41-30-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (34-36-9, sixth in the Metropolitan Division)
Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals play the New York Islanders as losers of six games in a row.
Tkachuk scores late, Panthers beat short-handed Capitals 4-2
April 9, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk scored the tiebreaking goal with 1 minute left in regulation and had two assists as the Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Saturday night for their sixth straight win.
Flyers bring 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Islanders
April 7, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia Flyers (29-35-13, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (40-30-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Islanders -278, Flyers +220
Kraken playoff bound for 1st time after beating Coyotes
April 7, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken clinched the first playoff berth in franchise history and set an NHL record for victories in an expansion team’s second season by beating the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Thursday night.
Islanders score 4 times in 2nd period to down Lightning 6-1
April 7, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Adam Pelech, Brock Nelson, Kyle Palmieri and Ryan Pulock all scored second-period goals, Ilya Sorokin made 29 saves and the New York Islanders kept pace in the Eastern Conference wild-card race with a 6-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.
Lyon solid in goal as Florida beats Ottawa 7-2
April 7, 2023 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Alex Lyon set a franchise record for saves in a regulation game and Aleksander Barkov scored twice as the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 7-2 on Thursday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
Tampa Bay visits New York in Eastern Conference action
April 6, 2023 GMTTampa Bay Lightning (45-27-6, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (39-30-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Islanders -115, Lightning -105; over/under is 5.5
Tkachuk scores as Panthers beat Sabres for 4th straight win
April 5, 2023 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk snapped a tie in the opening minute of the third period, and the Florida Panthers topped the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory.
Handful of NHL contenders thrive following major injuries
April 4, 2023 GMTMark Stone missing two months and counting after back surgery threatened to sink the Vegas Golden Knights.
Islanders host the Metropolitan Division-leading Hurricanes
April 2, 2023 GMTNew York Islanders (39-29-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (48-18-9, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Hurricanes -173, Islanders +146; over/under is 5.5
Lightning host the Islanders following Maroon’s 2-goal showing
March 31, 2023 GMTNew York Islanders (39-28-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (44-26-6, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the New York Islanders after Patrick Maroon scored two goals in the Lightning's 5-1 win against the Washington Capitals.
Sorokin stellar again, Islanders beat Capitals in shootout
March 30, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Trade deadline pickup Pierre Engvall scored, Ilya Sorokin made 28 saves and the New York Islanders took another stride toward returning to the playoffs by beating the Washington Capitals 2-1 in a shootout Wednesday night.
Tuesday’s Transactions
March 22, 2023 GMTBASEBALL
Monday’s Transactions
March 21, 2023 GMTBASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned LHPs Nick Vespi and Bruce Zimmermann to minor league camp. Reassigned INF Lewin Diaz, LHP Darwinzon Hernandez and C Mark Kolozsvary to minor league camp.
Monday’s Transactions
March 20, 2023 GMTBALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned LHPs Nick Vespi and Bruce Zimmermann to minor league camp. Reassigned INF Lewin Diaz, LHP Darwinzon Hernandez and C Mark Kolozsvary to minor league camp.
BOSTON RED SOX — Reassigned C Stephen Scott, INFs Christian Koss and Nick Sogard, OF Narciso Crook and INF/OF Ryan Fitzgerald to minor league camp.
Monday’s Transactions
March 20, 2023 GMTBOSTON RED SOX — Reassigned C Stephen Scott, INFs Christian Koss and Nick Sogard, OF Narciso Crook and INF/OF Ryan Fitzgerald to minor league camp.
DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned RHPs Alex Faedo and Edwin Uceta to Toledo (IL).
Monday’s Transactions
March 20, 2023 GMTBOSTON RED SOX — Reassigned C Stephen Scott, INFs Christian Koss and Nick Sogard, OF Narciso Crook and INF/OF Ryan Fitzgerald to minor league camp.
DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned RHPs Alex Faedo and Edwin Uceta to Toledo (IL).
Islanders host the Sabres after Lee’s 2-goal game
March 7, 2023 GMTBuffalo Sabres (32-25-4, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (32-25-8, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Islanders -165, Sabres +141; over/under is 6.5
Barry Trotz returns to Nashville, will replace Poile as GM
February 27, 2023 GMTBarry Trotz became the Nashville Predators’ first coach back in 1997.
Now he will become the team’s second general manager on July 1.
On Sunday, David Poile announced his plans to retire as GM on June 30 after 26 years with the Predators.
Jets acquire Niederreiter from Predators for 2nd round pick
February 25, 2023 GMTWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — The Winnipeg Jets acquired forward Nino Niederreiter from the Nashville Predators on Saturday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
The 30-year-old Niederreiter had 18 goals and 10 assists over 56 games for the Predators this season.
Islanders’ Barzal out indefinitely with lower-body injury
February 20, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — New York Islanders center Mat Barzal is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday, a devastating blow to its playoff pursuit.
He was injured on a hit from Boston’s Craig Smith early in a 6-2 loss at the Bruins on Saturday.
Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry to return against Islanders
February 20, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry will start when Pittsburgh hosts the New York Islanders on Monday night.
Jarry, a two-time All-Star, hasn't played since Jan. 22 due to an upper-body injury.
Pittsburgh takes on New Jersey after Rakell’s 2-goal showing
February 18, 2023 GMTNew Jersey Devils (35-14-5, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (27-18-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Penguins -105, Devils -115; over/under is 6.5
New York visits Boston after Lee’s 2-goal game
February 18, 2023 GMTNew York Islanders (28-23-7, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (41-8-5, first in the Atlantic Division)
Boston; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Bruins -234, Islanders +193; over/under is 5.5
Kraken add some size, acquire D Jaycob Megna from San Jose
February 6, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken acquired defenseman Jaycob Megna from the San Jose Sharks on Sunday in exchange for a 2023 fourth-round draft pick.
Megna is in the midst of his best season with 12 points in 48 games for the Sharks while averaging more than 19 minutes per game.
Hurricanes visit the Stars after Aho’s hat trick
January 24, 2023 GMTCarolina Hurricanes (29-9-8, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Dallas Stars (28-13-7, first in the Central Division)
Dallas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Dallas Stars after Sebastian Aho recorded a hat trick in the Hurricanes' 5-2 win over the New York Islanders.
Islanders visit the Oilers after Pageau’s 2-goal game
January 4, 2023 GMTNew York Islanders (21-15-2, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (20-16-2, fifth in the Pacific Division)
Edmonton, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders visit the Edmonton Oilers after Jean-Gabriel Pageau's two-goal game against the Vancouver Canucks in the Islanders' 6-2 win.