NEW YORK — The New York Islanders triumphed over the Carolina Hurricanes with a score of 4-3 on Saturday night, marking a significant comeback for the team. Jean Gabriel-Pageau stood out with one goal and two assists, while Bo Horvat ended a lengthy 13-game no-score streak. This victory allowed the Islanders to end a two-game losing streak and achieve only their second win in seven outings, with a record of 2-3-2. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin played a crucial role by making 28 saves throughout the match.

For the Hurricanes, Andrei Svechnikov had a remarkable night, scoring two goals, while Jesperi Kotkaniemi also found the net. Shayne Gostisbehere contributed with two assists, but the team suffered their fourth loss in five games. Pyotr Kochetkov, the Hurricanes’ goalie, recorded 21 saves during the game.

The action picked up in the second period when Svechnikov netted his second power-play goal at 9:23, putting the Hurricanes ahead 2-1. However, the Islanders quickly equalized with a goal from Oliver Wahlstrom less than a minute later. Maxim Tsyplakov then put the Islanders in the lead for good with a goal at 3:44 remaining in the period, and Horvat followed suit, extending the lead by scoring just over two minutes later.

In a nail-biting finish, Kotkaniemi scored for the Hurricanes in the final minute of the third period, bringing them within one goal. However, the Islanders managed to hold their ground to secure the win.

A notable takeaway for the Islanders was their current struggle with their penalty kill, having conceded two power-play goals and now standing at 13 successful kills out of 26 attempts at home this season. Meanwhile, Svechnikov has been on fire, accruing three goals and three assists over his last two games. He currently ranks third on the team for goals, trailing Martin Necas and Jack Roslovic.

A key highlight for the Islanders came in the closing moments of the second period when Horvat scored from a setup by Pageau from the circle, solidifying a 4-2 advantage with just 1:05 left on the clock.

Statistically, the Islanders boast a home record of 3-3-0 while remaining winless in their two away games, a situation that will soon change as they prepare for a stretch of eight out of eleven games on their home ice. Looking ahead, the Hurricanes are set to host the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, kicking off a four-game homestand, while the Islanders will travel to Ottawa for their next match on Sunday.