Hurricanes (4) @ Islanders (2)

Blake Comeau and P.A. Parenteau don't have physical reputations, but they are among the top Islanders in hits. Meanwhile, Milan Jurcina continues to have a magical effect when he's in the lineup.

Looking at how it could look by points, chances, and tiebreaker after today's big games.

The New York Islanders controlled play for two periods but couldn't put the Hurricanes and Cam Ward away. A third-period Canes charge salvaged an important win for Carolina's playoff hopes.

Joe Corvo had a three point night and the Carolina Hurricanes came from behind to defeat the New York Islanders, 4-2 at Nassau Coliseum on Saturday night.

The best and worst case scenarios of the Canes weekend set of games laid out in nifty charts. Long and short of it is: buckle up!

The regular season is winding down and the Carolina Hurricanes, (37-30-10) look to continue their final push to qualify for the postseason as they take on the New York Islanders, (30-36-12) in Nassau Coliseum tonight.

The New York Islanders host the Carolina Hurricanes, with the Canes chasing the final playoff spot and the Islanders being chased by two fellow lottery dwellers.

With [another] huge weekend and the season on the line in Raleigh, some reading to get you through the highs and lows.