Goaltending could be the deciding factor in the Carolina Hurricanes-New York Islanders series as they face off in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive year. Last season, the Hurricanes emerged victorious, but both teams have shown improved form heading into this matchup.

By the Numbers
  • Last season's series ended 4-2 in favor of the Hurricanes.
  • The Islanders finished this season on an 8-1-1 run, while Carolina went 7-3-1 in their last 10 games.
Yes, But

The uncertainty of which goaltenders will start for each team adds an element of unpredictability to the series.

State of Play
  • Both teams have strong goaltenders: Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Varlamov for the Islanders, while Frederik Andersen has excelled for the Hurricanes.
  • Varlamov and Sorokin have shared goaltending duties throughout the season.
What's Next

The series could potentially see multiple goaltenders in action, with the possibility of three goalies playing for Carolina.

Bottom Line

The upcoming Hurricanes-Islanders series is likely to be closely contested, with goaltending playing a pivotal role in determining the outcome.