For the second consecutive season, the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes will duke it out in a first-round series in the NHL Playoffs.
Last year, the Hurricanes outlasted the Islanders in six games, kickstarting a run to the Conference Finals.
Carolina is set for its sixth consecutive playoff appearance following a 111-point regular season and second-place finish in the Metropolitan Division. They enter the playoffs off a late-season surge, punctuated by seven wins in their last 10 games.
Veteran center Sebastian Aho leads the team in goals (36), assists (53) and points (89). But Aho is also surrounded by formidable pieces, including Trade Deadline acquisition Jake Guentzel.
It has been an eventful season for the Islanders, who benefitted from a mid-season coaching change when Patrick Roy replaced Lane Lambert on Jan. 20. Under Roy, New York posted a 20-12-5 mark, including an 8-0-1 stretch in April that vaulted them into playoff position, finishing in third place in the Metropolitan Division.
A healthy Mat Barzal leads the Islanders with 80 points, while Brock Nelson and Bo Horvat round out a trio of formidable goal-scorers.
The teams split their four matchups during the regular season, with three of the games decided by one goal and two going into overtime.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Islanders vs. Hurricanes in the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs.
Islanders vs. Hurricanes schedule, scores, results
The Hurricanes have home-ice advantage and will host Games 1, 2, 5 and 7. The Islanders will host Games 3, 4 and 6.
The complete schedule for Islanders vs. Hurricanes is below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 20 | Game 1 | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 1 | TBS, Sling |
| April 22 | Game 2 | Hurricanes 5, Islanders 3 | ESPN2, Fubo |
| April 25 | Game 3 | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 2 | ESPN2, Fubo |
| April 27 | Game 4 | Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT) | TBS, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5 | Hurricanes 6, Islanders 3 | TBS, Sling |
How to watch Islanders vs. Hurricanes: TV channel, live stream
The first four games of Islanders vs. Hurricanes will air nationally on either TBS or ESPN2.
Viewers can stream the games on TBS through Sling. Sling is the home for the avid sports fans, offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams.
The games on ESPN2 can be streamed on Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
If Islanders vs. Hurricanes games are not available to watch live in your location or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device in the world.
Islanders vs. Hurricanes tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
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NHL Playoffs matchups 2024
Eastern Conference
- Panthers vs. Lightning
- Bruins vs. Maple Leafs
- Rangers vs. Capitals
- Hurricanes vs. Islanders
Western Conference
- Stars vs. Golden Knights
- Jets vs. Avalanche
- Canucks vs. Predators
- Oilers vs. Kings
NHL Playoffs 2024 bracket
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