Jarvis Scores Twice as Hurricanes Edge Islanders 4-3

Carolina extends lead in Metropolitan Division with victory over struggling New York squad.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:08am

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Seth Jarvis scored two goals and added an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night. Sebastian Aho also scored a short-handed goal in the second period to give the Hurricanes the lead for good. The win was Carolina's fourth in their last five games as they continue to pull away atop the Metropolitan Division standings.

Why it matters

The Hurricanes' victory over the Islanders extends their lead in the Metropolitan Division and keeps them on track for a top playoff seed. New York, meanwhile, has now lost four straight games and is struggling to maintain their position in the tight division race.

The details

Jarvis opened the scoring for Carolina in the first period, but the Islanders responded with goals from Marc Gatcomb and Max Shabanov to take a 2-1 lead. However, Aho's short-handed tally late in the second period put the Hurricanes back on top. Jarvis then added an insurance goal in the third period, and while Anders Lee scored late to make it close, the Hurricanes held on for the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • The Hurricanes clinched a playoff berth two nights earlier.

The players

Seth Jarvis

A forward for the Carolina Hurricanes who scored two goals and added an assist in the game.

Sebastian Aho

A forward for the Carolina Hurricanes who scored the game-winning short-handed goal in the second period.

Marc Gatcomb

A forward for the New York Islanders who scored one of the team's three goals.

Max Shabanov

A defenseman for the New York Islanders who scored a goal in his third game back from a lower-body injury.

Anders Lee

The captain of the New York Islanders who scored a late goal to make the game close.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough game against a divisional opponent, but the guys really stepped up and played a solid 60 minutes.”

— Rod Brind'Amour, Head Coach, Carolina Hurricanes

“We're in a bit of a rut right now, but I know this team has the talent to turn things around. We just need to find a way to get that first goal and build some momentum.”

— Anders Lee, Captain, New York Islanders

What’s next

The Hurricanes will look to continue their strong play when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night. The Islanders, meanwhile, will try to snap their four-game skid when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.

The takeaway

Carolina's victory over the Islanders showcases their depth and resilience as they continue to pull away in the Metropolitan Division race. New York, on the other hand, is struggling to find its footing and will need to quickly turn things around to maintain their playoff positioning.