The Islanders fell short in a home loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday, delivering a performance that matched preseason expectations but left them winless. Coach Pete DeBoer praised the line of Brayden Schenn, Victor Eklund and Emil Heineman, while newcomer Ben Hutton officially joins the roster. However, the power play remains a liability, and concerns linger over Mat Barzal’s recovery timeline. The article also highlights a tribute interview with Bryan Trottier, rookie Jimmy Hagens as a potential Rookie of the Year front‑runner, and updates on Nikita Kucherov, Brad Marchand’s injury, and P.K. Subban’s praise for Carey Price.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 5-3 at UBS Arena on November 5, 2026, snapping a third‑period surge to improve to 13‑3‑2. Logan Stankoven opened the scoring 57 seconds in and now leads the team with 11 goals, while Jackson Blake recorded his 14th assist. Jesperi Kotkaniemi added a goal, bringing his total to five, and Brandon Bussi made 24 saves for his third win. A late third‑period strike from Will Carrier and an empty‑net goal by Jalen Chatfield sealed the victory, despite coach Rod Brind’Amour’s critique of the overall effort.
The defending champion Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 5-3 on Nov. 6, 2026, after a rocky start that saw Carolina jump to a 2-0 lead in the first 3:20. The Isles rallied, tying the game at 3-3 early in the third, but William Carrier’s decisive rebound goal with 5:08 remaining gave the Canes the win. Goalies Semyon Varlamov (34 saves) and Jordan Martinook faced key moments, including a missed empty‑net chance and a controversial six‑on‑five whistle. The Islanders’ power play faltered on four chances, while their penalty kill held strong. The loss follows a five‑day Isles layoff, and they next host the Devils Saturday.
After a 6-2 defeat to Columbus, the Colorado Avalanche (9‑6‑1) host the Nashville Predators (6‑4‑5) on Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. MT. Nashville leads the season series 1‑0, having won the first meeting 6‑2, and arrives on a two‑game winning streak after a shootout win over Tampa Bay and a victory at Carolina. Colorado must rebound offensively and tighten defense, with a projected lineup featuring MacKinnon, Landeskog, and Makar in goal behind Blackwood and Wedgewood. Nashville counters with star‑forward Steven Stamkos, Roman Josi on defense, and Juuse Saros in net. The game could flip the series narrative as both clubs seek momentum.
The New York Islanders welcome defending champion Carolina Hurricanes at home, with Semyon Varlamov in net and newly signed Ben Hutton joining after a brief PTO. The thread previews the matchup and invites fans to follow the live commentary.
The New York Islanders get a boost ahead of Thursday's home game against the Carolina Hurricanes as three key players join the morning skate. Center Mathew Barzal returns from left‑knee inflammation, right wing Matias Maccelli comes back after a lower‑body injury suffered on Oct. 17, and defenseman Ryan Pulock, who missed two to four weeks after an Oct. 29 injury, also suits up in a non‑contact jersey. Barzal has 153 goals and 381 assists in 611 games, while Pulock logs 56 goals and 185 assists in 649 appearances. The Hurricanes tip‑off is set for 7 p.m. ET.
The Colorado Avalanche (9‑6‑1) face the Nashville Predators (6‑4‑5) Thursday at 7:30 p.m. MT in a clash that could swap their Western Conference standings, nudging the Avs into the last wild‑card spot. After a 5‑goal loss to Columbus, Colorado seeks revenge for a 6‑2 defeat in the last meeting and must tighten its road play and penalty kill. Nashville, fresh off a 4‑1 win over Carolina and with Adam Edstrom on a two‑game scoring streak, will test the Avs' defense, especially against Juuse Saros, who holds a 9‑4‑2 career edge over Colorado. Projected lines feature MacKinnon, Makar, Josi and Stamkos.
The Carolina Hurricanes (12-3-2), boasting a league‑lead +24 goal differential, head to UBS Arena to face the New York Islanders (7-5-2) at 7 PM ET. Sebastian Aho leads the Canes with 21 points in 17 games, while Jackson Blake (17 points, 13 assists) aims to extend his seven‑game point streak. Logan Stankoven tops the goal chart with 10. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov’s win streak ended, opening a possible return for Brandon Bussi, and forward Taylor Hall may also suit up. The Isles will start Semyon Varlamov in net and field a lineup featuring Bo Horvat, Kyle Palmieri and Anthony Duclair. The matchup streams on ESPN+/Hulu, with live radio on 99.9 The Fan.
The Chicago Blackhawks sit at a dismal 4‑11‑1 record after a 5‑3 loss to the Florida Panthers, marking their fourth straight defeat and a league‑worst –27 goal differential. TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette slammed the team as "soft" and "AHL‑level," a sentiment echoed by local fan accounts. Coach Jeff Blashill defended his side, insisting the criticism is unwarranted, while captain Connor Bedard praised Blashill’s coaching in the post‑game interview. With two road games left against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes, the Hawks face mounting pressure for drastic changes before the next stretch of the schedule.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin, who signed a one‑year, $3 million contract on Oct. 25 after a months‑long holdout, still wants a trade to a team that can give him top‑four minutes. Ranked No. 19 on The Fourth Period’s Nov. 1 Trade Watch List, he’s linked to the Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, New York Islanders, Seattle Kraken and New York Rangers. Nikishin, a 2020 third‑round pick and former KHL standout, rejected an eight‑year $5.5‑6 M AAV deal and is reportedly targeting a $9 M AAV five‑year contract, with interest also from Los Angeles. The one‑year deal lets Carolina move him this season or revisit options in the summer.
Winnipeg Jets forward Brad Lambert, the 2022 30th‑overall pick, clears waivers after none of the 31 other NHL clubs claim him. The 22‑year‑old, who has logged just one assist in 11 games this season and was a healthy scratch in three of the last five, was placed on waivers to make room for a Manitoba Moose call‑up following a 7‑0 loss to the Hurricanes. Lambert, who posted three goals and nine points in 42 NHL games and led the Moose in scoring last year, will now be reassigned to the AHL. His $886,666 cap hit ends his entry‑level deal, and he becomes a restricted free agent next summer.
The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders Thursday at 7 PM EST before heading to Helsinki for the NHL Global Series. After a 4‑1 loss to Nashville that snapped a regulation‑win streak dating back to Oct. 18, the Hurricanes may start backup Brandon Bussi, who’s unbeaten against the Islanders, while New York is likely to stick with Ilya Sorokin (2.41 GAA, .911 SV%). Both teams bring contrasting power‑play stats – Carolina at 23.3% (12th) and the Islanders at 15.9% (29th). Key lineups are listed, with Taylor Hall a possible addition for Carolina. Watch on ESPN+, Hulu or Disney+, or listen on 99.9 The Fan.
Former Rangers forward Adam Edstrom is thriving in Nashville after a June trade for a 2026 fifth‑round pick. The 6‑ft‑7 Swede scored his sixth goal of the season in a 4‑1 upset of the Carolina Hurricanes, setting a career‑high pace of 34 goals if he maintains it. Playing on the Predators’ third line with Jack Drury and Ross Colton, Edstrom averages a career‑high 14:59 of ice time and leads the team in expected 5‑v‑5 goal share (57.40%). His surge contrasts with a modest Rangers stint (10 goals in 97 games) and underscores the confidence coach Andrew Brunette has placed in him.
The Edmonton Oilers sit atop the league at 11-2-3, but their five‑on‑five play in the second period is a glaring weakness. Over the first 16 games they outscore opponents 37-29 overall, yet they’ve been outshot 146‑87 in the middle period, dropping a –55 goal differential in six crucial second‑period stretches against teams like Los Angeles, Carolina and New Jersey. Despite being even 13‑13 on five‑on‑five goals, the Oilers’ passivity and excessive time in their own zone allow opponents to swing momentum, often turning early leads into tighter games. The article breaks down shot differentials by period and questions whether fatigue or game‑flow dynamics are to blame, urging improvements before the season’s third of play.
The Carolina Hurricanes currently sit 12-3-2, 17 games into the 2026-27 season. They lead the Metropolitan Division, the Eastern Conference, and the entire NHL. Despite losing 4-1 to the Nashville…
The Nashville Predators (6-4-5) started off the month of November with a signature win. It was a steep task against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, but they were…
The Chicago Blackhawks start a three‑game road swing on Nov. 4, facing the Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes, all while missing top stars. Patrick Kane exits a 5‑2 loss to Colorado with an upper‑body injury and Bowen Byram lands on injured reserve; both are out for the trip. The Hawks recalled Dillon Boucher, but a potential wing call‑up, Nick Lardis, is sidelined by a lower‑body injury. With win‑less streaks mounting, the team may face roster moves after a brief break, while league‑wide hat tricks and a dramatic Jets comeback add extra intrigue.
As the saying goes, “you win some, you lose some”. The Carolina Hurricanes’ winning and point streak snapped Tuesday night in a 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators. Despite outshooting…
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reveals Vancouver turned down Carolina’s centre Jesperi Kotkaniemi in talks centered on Elias Pettersson. Kotkaniemi, on a $4.82 million cap hit through 2029‑30 and a 10‑team no‑trade list, has rebounded with four goals and seven points in 14 games for a 12‑3‑2 Hurricanes squad, a stark improvement over last season. Despite his resurgence, the Canucks gave a lukewarm response after scouting him. Meanwhile, Vancouver shows no interest in keeping any of Pettersson’s massive eight‑year, $92.8 million contract, limiting the Hurricanes’ trade options as the Canucks linger at the bottom of the standings.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield’s contract talks have stalled, and GM Eric Tulsky has no plans to resume negotiations, suggesting the 30‑year‑old may head to free agency. After a September deadlock between Chatfield’s agent Darren Ferris and the team, talks stopped, and while a return later in the season isn’t ruled out, Chatfield is likely to test the market. The veteran, who signed a three‑year, $9.075 million extension in 2024, posted 2 goals, 17 points and a +15 rating in 72 games last season, and earned a Stanley Cup ring. With four other defensemen set to become unrestricted free agents next July, Tulsky is already scouting upgrades.
It's a simple game, really.
Hockey is a simple game, really: Score goals and keep the puck out of your net.
One more day till the Islanders are back in action, hosting the Cup champ Carolina Hurricanes and debuting their fisherman hometown remix unis. Meanwhile, we wait and they practice: Elsewhere
Juuse Saros shines with 29 saves as the Nashville Predators defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Nov. 3, handing goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov his first loss (10‑1) of the season. Goals come from Nick Perbix, Filip Forsberg and Roman Josi, while Jackson Blake nets a lone Hurricanes goal and adds a rebound. Carolina falls to 12‑3‑2 and heads to Long Island for an ESPN+/Hulu exclusive before hosting Chicago and traveling to Finland.
The Carolina Hurricanes snap a six-game winning run and end goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov’s franchise‑record 10‑game streak with a 4‑1 defeat at Nashville on Nov. 4, 2026. Nick Perbix opens the scoring for the Predators, followed by Roman Josi’s early second‑period goal. Jackson Blake nets the Hurricanes’ lone goal on a backhand assist from Shayne Gostisbehere and Logan Stankoven. Adam Edstrom and an empty‑net strike by Ross Colton (assisted by former Hurricane Brady Skjei and Jack Drury) seal the win. Both teams are perfect on the penalty kill, and key streaks for Nikolaj Ehlers and Andrei Svechnikov also end.