Islanders (2) @ Hurricanes (3)

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 3-2, in the extra period in front of a loud 17,626 at the RBC.

The New York Islanders lost a late 2-1 lead and then the game in OT, as Joni Pitkanen scored the winner and Cam Ward stopped Michael Grabner 8 of 9 times.

The New York Islanders, who've scored 3 goals per game for a month, face their nemesis Hurricanes, who've scored under 2 per game in March.

The New York Islanders, (27-33-11) are in town and they will try to deepen the frustration levels and lessen the playoff hopes of the Carolina Hurricanes, (32-29-10) tonight at the RBC.

The Canes are one of the lowest-ranking teams in the NHL in goals against after the second intermission. Can this be fixed?

The New York Islanders recalled Jesse Joensuu from Bridgeport, in what could be his last recall before the Isles face a decision on his future. Speaking of futures: Aaron Ness leaves Minnesota, reports to Bridgeport.

The Islanders announced Rick DiPietro has been activated from IR, and Nathan Lawson and Justin DiBenedetto have been returned to Bridgeport. Another forward will be needed before Friday in Carolina.