New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Carolina Hurricanes on Apr 04, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 3, Carolina Hurricanes 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| New York Islanders score | 3 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Seth Jarvis | C | 2 | 1 | 6 | 17:26 | 0.83 | 2.96 |
| 2nd | K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.04 | 1.71 |
| 3rd | Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 7 | 18:48 | 0.66 | 1.69 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:17 | NYI | Marc Gatcomb | Simon Holmstrom, Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:07 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Sean Walker, K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 02:15 | NYI | Max Shabanov | Calum Ritchie, Scott Mayfield | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 11:15 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Logan Stankoven, Taylor Hall | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 16:17 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Seth Jarvis, Jaccob Slavin | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 00:24 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Andrei Svechnikov, K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 18:23 | NYI | Anders Lee | Matthew Schaefer, Mathew Barzal | 5v6 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 16 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.13 | 3.94 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 28.1% | 71.9% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| Hits | 23 | 21 |
| Blocks | 19 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 6 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:31 | 0.23 | 1.01 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:35 | 0.15 | 0.68 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:12 | 0.02 | 0.60 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.06 | 0.59 |
| Anders Lee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:46 | 0.40 | 0.45 |
| Isaiah George | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:21 | 0.01 | 0.35 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:21 | 0.02 | 0.23 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.01 | 0.12 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.29 | 0.12 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:46 | 0.18 | 0.04 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27:11 | 0.20 | 0.03 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:11 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:58 | 0.05 | -0.04 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.03 | -0.11 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:22 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.20 | -0.34 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:36 | 0.00 | -1.91 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 17:26 | 0.83 | 2.96 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.04 | 1.71 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 18:48 | 0.66 | 1.69 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.31 | 1.45 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:51 | 0.00 | 1.33 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:54 | 0.02 | 1.10 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.05 | 0.90 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:04 | 0.23 | 0.77 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:29 | 0.28 | 0.77 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:13 | 0.26 | 0.65 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.07 | 0.55 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:43 | 0.24 | 0.45 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:08 | 0.02 | 0.36 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.14 | 0.36 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:41 | 0.13 | 0.36 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:04 | 0.05 | 0.31 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:58 | 0.02 | 0.21 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:08 | 0.39 | 0.18 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 36 | 40 | 90.0% | -0.59 | L |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 13 | 16 | 81.2% | -1.15 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 4–3 on Apr 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.94 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.13 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Seth Jarvis led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.96 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 36 of 40, worth -0.59 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 4–3 on Apr 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, New York Islanders 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Seth Jarvis led all skaters at 2.96, on 2G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.94 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.13, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 16 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 40. High-danger chances went 11 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ilya Sorokin stopped 36 of 40 (-0.59 goals saved above expected); Brandon Bussi stopped 13 of 16 (-1.15 goals saved above expected).