A quick look at the standings will show that the Hurricanes sit only 2 points out of the WC2 spot in the East, a spot occupied by the Islanders. The Canes enter tonight’s game on a modest 5 game point streak in which they have picked up 8 out of a possible 10 points. Bill Peters and the team will want to build on it as they take on the Islanders in a big “4 point game”.
Vital Statistics
| Category | Hurricanes | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hurricanes | Islanders |
| Record | 7-5-4 | 9-6-2 |
| Points | 18 | 20 |
| Division Rank | T7 Metro | T5 Metro |
| Conference Rank | T11 EC | T8 EC |
| Last 10 Games | 4-3-3 | 6-3-1 |
| Streak | Won 1 | Won 1 |
| Goals/Game | 2. |