Carolina Hurricanes Face New York Islanders in Final Regular Season Game
Hurricanes Game 82: Lines, Notes, Goalies, and How to Watch vs. Islanders
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The Carolina Hurricanes will conclude their regular season against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on April 18, 2023, at 7:00 PM EDT. The Hurricanes have secured the top spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Islanders are looking to end a disappointing season after firing their head coach.
- 01Carolina Hurricanes clinched the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
- 02Pyotr Kochetkov may make his NHL debut as a goaltender for the Hurricanes.
- 03The New York Islanders recently fired head coach Patrick Roy.
- 04Ilya Sorokin is expected to start for the Islanders.
- 05Hurricanes' power play ranks 4th in the league at 25.0%.
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The Carolina Hurricanes are set to play their final regular season game against the New York Islanders on April 18, 2023, at 7:00 PM EDT in UBS Arena, Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes, having already clinched the top position in the Eastern Conference, are looking to finish strong after a challenging season. In their last outing, they secured a point in a shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, who also clinched a playoff spot. Notably, the Hurricanes have recalled goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov from their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, raising the possibility of his NHL debut. Kochetkov has shown promise in limited action this season, boasting a 2.33 goals against average and a .899 save percentage. The Islanders, on the other hand, have had a tumultuous season, culminating in the firing of head coach Patrick Roy. They are expected to rely on Ilya Sorokin, who has started 54 games this season and has a 2.68 goals against average. The game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network South and streamed on ESPN+.
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This game will determine the final standings in the Eastern Conference and set the stage for the playoffs, impacting both teams' momentum heading into the postseason.
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