To complete the final back-to-back of the season and the last matinee of the year, the New York Islanders will be the Hurricanes’ opponent for this one. Carolina will be making its first trip to the new UBS Arena in Elmont, on Long Island. It’s the Canes’ first trip to this new building and they will be looking to win tonight to take all the pressure off themselves for Tuesday.
This is a huge game for the Canes seeing as the Hurricanes’ closest competitor for the Division title was beaten by the Boston Bruins last night. If they can confirm two points in Elmont this afternoon, they will put all the pressure on the New York Rangers for their game at MSG on Tuesday.