Highlights from the Islanders’ 6-3 season-ending Game 5 loss to the Hurricanes.
3 stars
1. Jack Drury
Drury set up a second-round matchup against his uncle Chris Rangers, breaking a 3-3 tie with a split-second snipe from the left wing and scoring the winning goal early in the third period.
2. Seth Jarvis
Playing on a revamped second line with Jordan Staal and Teuvo Teravainen, Jarvis had his best all-around game of the series, recording two assists and adding an empty-net goal late in the game.
3. Ryan Purok
The defenseman contributed two secondary assists and was a regular offensive presence for the Islanders all night.
important moment
Carolina’s two goals in the first eight seconds of the third period dashed the Islanders’ hopes and ultimately ended their season.
quote of the day
“I feel like we deserve better recognition.” — Patrick Roy
