The Hurricanes look to ignite a new winning streak at UBS Arena as they face an injury-plagued Islanders squad anchored by elite goaltending.
The Carolina Hurricanes visit the New York Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena, marking their first meeting this season. Carolina enters with a 12-3-2 record after a 4-1 loss to Nashville snapped a four-game winning streak. The Islanders sit at 7-5-2 following a 4-0 loss to Edmonton.
Brandon Bussi is projected to start in goal for Carolina, while Ilya Sorokin is expected to start for New York. The Islanders are dealing with numerous injuries, including Mathew Barzal, Alexander Romanov, Matias Maccelli, and Ryan Pulock, while Carolina remains without Jordan Staal and Taylor Hall.
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