The Carolina Hurricanes cruised to victory Thursday night in a 6-2 win over the New York Islanders, a game which saw contributions up and down the lineup.

The New York Islanders’ decision to bench star forward Mathew Barzal for arriving late to team activities backfired spectacularly. Head coach Patrick Roy’s disciplinary move led to chaos when Barzal’s replacement,

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Andrei Svechnikov and Logan Stankoven each had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 6-2 at Lenovo Center on Thursday. Bradly Nadeau, Mike Reilly, Jordan Martinook and Jackson Blake also scored for the Hurricanes (7-3-0), who had lost two in a row. Brandon Bussi made 26 saves.

The New York Islanders' most recent trip to the playoffs in April 2024 was marred by an inability to hold onto leads and a tendency to allow goals in spurts during a five-game loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Hurricanes’ power forward has scored in each of past two games, including a 6-2 win over the Islanders, while another forward left the game injured.

Islanders star Mathew Barzal will not play against the Hurricanes after he was late to the rink, coach Patrick Roy announced.

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