Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

Islanders News: Close, but not enough

The Islanders liked their effort at home against the Hurricanes on Thursday night, but in the end no points were to be had. Sure, there were some nice efforts, but ultimately it was a “they are who we thought they…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:30 AM
Islanders News: Close, but not enough
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Islanders failed to earn any points in a home loss against the Carolina Hurricanes.
  • Lighthouse Hockey notes familiar issues persisted for the team despite positive individual efforts.
  • Defenseman Ben Hutton has officially been added to the Islanders roster.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Islanders fell short at home against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night, coming away with no points despite showing good effort. Lighthouse Hockey writer Dominik noted that while there were positive moments in the game, the performance highlighted familiar issues for the team.

Key team updates include defenseman Ben Hutton officially joining the roster, while forward Mat Barzal continues his recovery process. Additionally, Pete DeBoer praised the forward combination of Brayden Schenn, Victor Eklund, and Emil Heineman following the contest.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.