The Canes look to close out this 3-1 series.
The New York Islanders are visiting the Carolina Hurricanes tonight for game five of their first round series. The Canes lead the series three games to one.
While the powerplay has produced well, (28.6%) the Canes are looking for more production at even strength.
Seth Jarvis, (2g 2A) Andrei Svechnikov, (0G 4A) Martin Necas, (1G 3A) and Jake Guentzel (1G 3A) lead the Hurricanes with four points each. Jarvis, Aho, and Noesen each have two goals, which lead the Canes.
Brady Skjei leads the blueliners with three points, (1G 2A).
For the most part, Frederik Andersen has been solid in net and is sporting a save percentage of .920 and GAA of 2.07.
Anders Lee leads the Islanders with four points, (1G 3A) while Matt Barzal (2G 1A) and Bo Horvat (1G 2A) each have three.
Semyon Varlamov has played very well in net with a .930 save percentage and a GAA of 2.08.
Jesper Fast and Brett Pesce will remain out, so look for the same line up as Saturday in New York.
Brind’Amour switched the lines up a bit in practice but when he was asked about it afterward, he downplayed the changes.
Carolina will not have a morning skate this morning, but look for Andersen again Tuesday night.
The Canes cannot afford to look past this plucky Islanders team to the upcoming Rangers. They need to close this series out tonight.
The game will be televised by Bally Sports South and TBS. Game time is at 7:30 P.M.