Hurricanes host Islanders after Stankoven's 2-goal game

Carolina looks to extend lead in Metropolitan Division with home matchup against New York

Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:26am

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The Carolina Hurricanes will host the New York Islanders in a Metropolitan Division matchup on Saturday night. The Hurricanes are coming off a 5-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in which forward Logan Stankoven scored two goals. Carolina leads the division with a 48-21-6 record, while the Islanders are 42-30-5 on the season.

Why it matters

This game is an important divisional matchup as the Hurricanes look to extend their lead atop the Metropolitan Division. The Islanders are currently in a playoff position, so a win over the division-leading Hurricanes would be a big boost to their postseason hopes.

The details

The Hurricanes have been led by the strong play of Stankoven, who has 5 goals and 2 assists in his last 10 games. Carolina has been dominant at home, going 18-4-1 against divisional opponents. The Islanders have struggled of late, going 4-6-0 in their last 10 games, but are still firmly in a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

  • The game will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The players

Logan Stankoven

A forward for the Carolina Hurricanes who scored two goals in the team's previous game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Seth Jarvis

A top performer for the Carolina Hurricanes this season, with 30 goals and 33 assists.

Matthew Schaefer

A forward for the New York Islanders who has 22 goals and 35 assists on the season.

Mathew Barzal

A star player for the New York Islanders who has 1 goal and 8 assists in his last 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We know the Hurricanes are a tough team to beat, especially at home. But we're ready for the challenge and looking to bounce back from our recent struggles.”

— Mathew Barzal, Forward, New York Islanders

What’s next

The Hurricanes and Islanders will meet again on April 12th in New York as they continue their season series.

The takeaway

This game is a crucial divisional matchup that could have major implications for the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. The Hurricanes are looking to solidify their position atop the Metropolitan Division, while the Islanders are hoping to keep pace in the wild card race.