: Despite showing resilience to tie the game in the second period, the Islanders were outscored 10-1 in third periods throughout the series. Recent 2025–26 Matchups
: Carolina edged out a 2-1 win. Mark Jankowski scored the go-ahead goal in the third, while Bo Horvat scored his 300th career goal for the Islanders. Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders - Diffuser 5
While not a playoff "Game 5," the two teams met recently at the end of the 2025–26 regular season: : Despite showing resilience to tie the game
: The Hurricanes won 4-3 behind a two-goal performance from Seth Jarvis . Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders - Diffuser 5
: Made 22 saves to secure the series-clinching win.
Watch the most recent highlights and series-clinching moments between these two teams: