So the Islanders (4-5-1) slipped back below .500 three games removed from a four-game winning streak. They are 0-2-1 on this road trip, which concludes on Friday night in Washington.

Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer continued his impressive start to the season with another accolade on Thursday.

Bradly Nadeau and Mike Reilly scored unassisted goals in the first 5:21 of play and Long Islander Brandon Bussi made 26 saves and added an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Isles 6-2 before a crowd of 18,299 at Lenovo Center.

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour offered a grim update on forward Seth Jarvis following Thursday night’s 6–2 win over the New York Islanders. Jarvis left late in the third period after blocking a hard shot from Kyle Palmieri with his left ankle.

Had Mike Reilly been offered another contract by the Islanders during the offseason, he likely would have taken it. That, however, never came to pass. “I met with Lou [Lamoriello] after the season. It was kinda,

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL game to be played on October 30, 2025 on ESPN.

The Islanders (4-4-1) must prove to themselves they can play consistent winning hockey after blowing two-goal leads at each of the first two stops on this road trip.

The New York Islanders' most recent trip to the playoffs in April 2024 was marred by an inability to hold onto leads and a tendency to allow goals in spurts during a five-game loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.