Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders on Apr 14, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 2, New York Islanders 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 2 |
| New York Islanders score | 1 |
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 | Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | 1.56 |
| 2nd | Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:51 | 0.19 | 1.40 |
| 3rd | Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23:40 | 0.01 | 1.10 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:05 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Felix Unger Sorum, Logan Stankoven | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 13:14 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Mathew Barzal | 6v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 14:38 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | Joel Nystrom, Alexander Nikishin | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.33 | 3.07 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 11 | 10 |
| Blocks | 17 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | 1.56 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:51 | 0.19 | 1.40 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:40 | 0.01 | 1.10 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.11 | 1.10 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:02 | 0.21 | 0.95 |
| Felix Unger Sorum | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:35 | 0.18 | 0.81 |
| Ronan Seeley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:12 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:58 | 0.80 | 0.48 |
| Bradly Nadeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.52 | 0.31 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.25 | 0.29 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:40 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:17 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:07 | 0.23 | 0.12 |
| Charles Alexis Legault | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:01 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.01 | -0.07 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:10 | 0.01 | -0.09 |
| Skyler Brind'Amour | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.02 | -0.12 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.21 | -0.15 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:18 | 0.30 | 0.62 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:55 | 0.22 | 0.61 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:13 | 0.56 | 0.30 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.30 | 0.06 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:09 | 0.06 | 0.02 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:31 | 0.45 | 0.00 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:30 | 0.03 | -0.06 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.02 | -0.06 |
| V. Eklund | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:30 | — | -0.08 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.21 | -0.19 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:25 | 0.13 | -0.20 |
| Liam Foudy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:17 | 0.03 | -0.23 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:45 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:48 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:56 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Isaiah George | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.03 | -0.47 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.17 | -0.60 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.18 | -0.65 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 29 | 30 | 96.6% | 1.71 | W |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.58 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 2–1 on Apr 14, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Islanders generated 3.07 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 2.33 — New York Islanders owned the better of the chances but Carolina Hurricanes took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Joel Nystrom led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.56 on 1 assist.
Brandon Bussi stopped 29 of 30, worth 1.71 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 2–1 on Apr 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 2, New York Islanders 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Joel Nystrom led all skaters at 1.56, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.07 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 2.33, so New York Islanders created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 21 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 29. High-danger chances went 6 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Brandon Bussi stopped 29 of 30 (1.71 goals saved above expected); David Rittich stopped 19 of 21 (0.58 goals saved above expected).