The game was defined by a chaotic third period where Carolina broke a 3-3 tie with two goals scored just .
: 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 Hurricanes vs New York Islanders - Diffuser 5
In their most recent high-stakes matchup (April 30, 2024), the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 6-3 , officially eliminating them from the playoffs in five games. Game 5 Review: April 30, 2024 The game was defined by a chaotic third
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While not a playoff "Game 5," the two teams met recently at the end of the 2025–26 regular season: