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NHL action on Saturday features a matchup in Raleigh, North Carolina between the Carolina Hurricanes (48-21-6) and New York Islanders (42-30-5) at Lenovo Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes sit in first place and the Islanders are seventh in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Islanders: April 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.51 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 7th |
| Shots | 32.2 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 23.7 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 24.78% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.84% | 12th |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.84 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.86 | 6th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 16.74% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.19% | 10th |
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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Top Players
Hurricanes
- One of Carolina's top offensive players this season is Sebastian Aho, who has put up 77 points in 75 games.
- Andrei Svechnikov is another of Carolina's top contributors currently with 65 total points (28 goals and 37 assists) to his name.
- On 185 shots (for 24 goals) and 40 assists, Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded 64 points this season.
- In the 35 games Brandon Bussi has played this season, his save percentage is .896, 35th in the league.
Islanders
- Mathew Barzal has scored 19 goals (0.2 per game) and collected 50 assists (0.6 per game), fueling the New York offense with 69 total points (0.9 per game). He averages 2.2 shots per game, shooting 11.2%.
- Matthew Schaefer has racked up 57 points this season, with 22 goals and 35 assists.
- Bo Horvat has 55 points so far, including 30 goals and 25 assists.
- Ilya Sorokin has a .908 save percentage (15th in the league), with 1,300 total saves, giving up 131 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has put up a 28-21-2 record this season.
Hurricanes vs. Islanders Injury Report
Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Hip)
Islanders
Alexander Romanov: Out (Shoulder),
Pierre Engvall: Out For Season (Ankle),
Semyon Varlamov: Out For Season (Knee),
Anthony DeAngelo: Out (Lower Body),
Kyle Palmieri: Out For Season (Knee)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2026 | Canadiens | L 3-1 | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 5-1 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | Penguins | L 8-3 | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Sabres | L 4-3 | Away |
| 4/3/2026 | Flyers | L 4-1 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Senators | - | Home |
| 4/12/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |