The New York Islanders sit seventh in the Metropolitan Division with a 14-16-7 record. It’s been a while since they’ve found postseason success, with their last two playoff appearances ending in lopsided losses to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Pyotr Kochetkov was solid between the pipes for Carolina to help the Hurricanes escape with a win over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

The Washington Capitals have been one of the National Hockey League’s pleasant surprises a couple of months into the season while the Carolina Hurricanes have been as difficult to beat as expected. The two teams will meet on Friday at 7 p.m. ET at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. You can view it on ESPN+ (plans start at $11.99/month).

After securing his 14h win of the season with a pair of assists, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is proving why he is the guy.

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The Blue Jackets are on a hot streak that has them close to a playoff spot. Adam Proteau says they should add pieces to improve now and in the long term.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have a pot stir. General manager Kyle Dubas chose to trade winger Jake Guentzel to the Carolina Hurricanes at the 2024 NHL trade deadline in large part because Carolina also included an NHL player with the haul of prospects.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Noah Cates extended his goal-scoring streak to five games, Morgan Frost scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Saturday. Joel Farabee also scored for the Flyers, who had lost four of their past five. Samuel Ersson stopped 31 shots.

Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn each had a goal and an assist in the first period for the Sabres, who are now tied for last place in the Eastern Conference with the Detroit Red Wings with 30 points. The Red Wings lost 5-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Todd McLellan's debut behind the Detroit bench.