The Carolina Hurricanes face the New York Islanders tonight in a game with no playoff implications, as the Hurricanes have secured the Eastern Conference title and the Islanders are out of contention. Players will still aim to impress their coaches in this matchup.
RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 04: Right Wing Seth Jarvis (24) of the Carolina Hurricanes shoots the puck on Goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) of the New York Islanders (not pictured) while defended by Defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) of the New York Islanders during the NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Carolina Hurricanes on April 4, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Katherine Gawlik/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The Carolina Hurricanes visit the New York Islanders tonight to play in the āMother of all Meaningless Gamesā at UBS Arena.
The Canes have already clinched the Eastern Conference while the Islanders have officially been eliminated from playoff contention.
Of course, the game does hold meaning for the players trying to impress their respective coaches, newbie Peter DeBoer for the New Yorkers and coach BrindāAmour of Carolina.
Look for a prospect laden lineup for Carolina as they will look to rest as many regulars as possible.
Felix Unger Sorum was recalled recently and should make his NHL debut tonight. The player that the Canes drafted 62nd overall in 2023 leads the Wolves this season with 63 points in 66 games.
He will join Chicago teammates Skyler BrindāAmour, Bradly Nadeau, and Charles Alexis Legault who were previously recalled. (Josiah Slavin was returned to Chicago.)
Ronan Seeley and Joel Nystrom were also just recalled and will draw in.
Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov has been returned to the Hurricanes after a successful rehab stint for Chicago. Will he play in this game? One of many questions to be answered tonight.
The Canes did not have a morning skate so lineup decisions will be released closer to puck drop.
There is no word on the status of Jalen Chatfield, who was banged up a bit last night.
Here is how to catch the action:
**Time:**7 PM
**TV:**FanDuel Sports Network in the Carolinas. Mike Maniscalco will handle play-by-play alongside Tripp Tracy doing color. Hanna Yates and Shane Willis will provide off-ice reports.
Streaming:Ā FanDuel Sports Network AppĀ for fans in the Carolinas. Outside the Carolinas, the game will be available on the ESPN app for any ESPN+/ESPN Unlimited subscribers.
**Radio:**The pregame on 99.9 The Fan starts at 6:30. At 5PM the Hurricanes Radio Network (consisting of 99.9, 730 The Game in Charlotte, ESPN New Bern 107.5/1490, and ESPN Greenville 107.5/1570) picks up the FDSN feed. You can also stream the call on the Hurricanes app.
The game is significant mainly for individual players looking to impress their coaches, as the Hurricanes have already clinched the Eastern Conference and the Islanders have been eliminated from playoff contention.
The head coach for the Carolina Hurricanes is Rod BrindāAmour, while the New York Islanders are led by new coach Peter DeBoer.
The game is being played at UBS Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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