Carolina Hurricanes' Ryan Dzingel (18) battles with Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck (15) for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. Photo Credit: AP/Karl B DeBlaker
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Islanders seem further away from being able to beat the fast-skating Hurricanes than they did in losing four straight in last season’s playoffs. And they’re still struggling to regain the sound structure that defined their first season under Barry Trotz.
A disappointing start to the season worsened with Friday night’s 5-2 loss at PNC Arena in which the Hurricanes dominated five-on-five play.