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Jankowski’s 3rd-period goal lifts Hurricanes past Islanders 2-1
TL;DR
Mark Jankowski scored the decisive goal in the third period, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders. The Hurricanes finished the regular season strong, winning four of their last five games and securing the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
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Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi (32) clears the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi (32) clears the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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New York Islanders' Adam Pelech (3) checks Carolina Hurricanes' Felix Unger Sorum (36) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Carolina Hurricanes' Nicolas Deslauriers (44) and Skyler Brind'amour (76) fights for control of the puck with New York Islanders' Isaiah George (36) and Scott Mayfield (24) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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New York Islanders' Matthew Schaefer (48) drives past Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Robinson (50) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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New York Islanders goaltender David Rittich protects the net during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Jankowski scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on Tuesday night. Nikolaj Ehlers also scored for Carolina, and Brandon Bussi made 28 saves. The Hurricanes closed the regular season with four wins in their final five games and finished atop the Eastern Conference. Bo Horvat scored for New York, David Rittich stopped 19 shots and the Islanders lost for the seventh time in eight games. Ehlers opened the scoring at 3:05 of the first period and finished his first season in Carolina with a career-high 71 points (26 goals, 45 assists). Felix Unger Sorum assisted on the goal in his NHL debut. Horvat tied it 1-all late in the second period, finishing a feed from Mathew Barzal with less than seven minutes remaining. Victor Eklund, also making his NHL debut, had an assist. Pyotr Kochetkov was slated to start and took warmups but was unavailable due to a roster technicality. He has been activated from injured reserve and will be eligible for the playoffs, according to the team. Emergency backup goaltender Thomas Sullivan served as Carolina’s backup.
Up next
Hurricanes: Host Ottawa Senators in first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Islanders: Done for the season. \\\_ AP NHL:
Q&A
What was the final score of the Hurricanes vs. Islanders game on April 14, 2026?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 2, New York Islanders 1.
Who scored the goals for the Hurricanes in the game against the Islanders?
Mark Jankowski and Nikolaj Ehlers scored the goals for the Hurricanes.
How did the Hurricanes perform in their last five games of the regular season?
The Hurricanes won four of their last five games to finish the regular season.
What are the playoff prospects for the Hurricanes after this game?
The Hurricanes will host the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
