New York Islanders host Carolina Hurricanes in Metropolitan Division matchup

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New York Islanders host Carolina Hurricanes in Metropolitan Division matchup
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The New York Islanders face the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday at 7 p.m. EST in Elmont, New York. Both teams are playing for position in the Metropolitan Division, with the Islanders at 7-5-2 overall and the Hurricanes at 12-3-2. Carolina has a strong record against the division, going 4-1-0, while New York holds a 1-1-0 record against division rivals. The teams are meeting for the first time this season, with the Hurricanes having an unbeaten record when scoring three or more goals.

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  • •Islanders are 1-1-0 against Metropolitan Division opponents.
  • •Hurricanes hold a 4-1-0 record against the division.
  • •Carolina has gone 11-0-1 when scoring three or more goals.
  • •Islanders have several key injuries, including Mathew Barzal and Ryan Pulock.
  • •Hurricanes are missing Taylor Hall and Jordan Staal due to injuries.
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Carolina Hurricanes (12-3-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (7-5-2, in the Metropolitan Division)Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7 p.

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