Nets Decisive Third-Period Goal to Sink Islanders in Season Finale

Mark Jankowski scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. The win concluded the regular season for both clubs. Jankowski’s clutch play was supported by a goal from Nikolaj Ehlers and a 28-save performance by Brandon Bussi. The Hurricanes successfully held off a late push from the Islanders to secure the win, ending the Islanders' disappointing season on a losing note in front of their home crowd.