Where to Watch Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders Playoff Game: Streaming/TV Channels
The Carolina Hurricanes visit the New York Islanders in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the seventh time this season. The Hurricanes won 5-3 in the last meeting.
On Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM EDT, the New York Islanders face the Carolina Hurricanes from UBS Arena. The game is airing exclusively on ESPN2, which you can stream with a Live TV Streaming Service.
New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- When: Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM EDT
- TV: ESPN2
- Stream: Watch with 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM
In New York, Atlanta, and nationally the game will be streaming on ESPN2, which is available with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM. It’s also available on Hulu Live TV with a free trial, Fubo with a free trial, Sling TV (no free trial), and YouTube TV. Since it’s a nationally televised game, it won’t air on your local Regional Sports Network.
Can you stream New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes on ESPN+?
For those out-of-market, while NHL.TV out-of-market games are now on ESPN+, this New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes game won’t be available since it is on ESPN2.
However, during the NHL regular season, you can watch nearly every out-of-market game with a subscription to ESPN+, as well as The Disney Bundle.
You can stream this game without cable on Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, & Mobile with a Live TV Streaming Service like DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, and YouTube TV. If you haven’t tried it before, you can get a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM.
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Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders Game Preview: Hurricanes visit the Islanders with 2-0 series lead
Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (39-27-16, third in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Hurricanes -161, Islanders +134; over/under is 5.5
BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes visit the New York Islanders in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the seventh time this season. The Hurricanes won 5-3 in the last meeting.
New York is 39-27-16 overall and 13-9-6 against the Metropolitan Division. The Islanders have gone 10-10-7 when they commit more penalties than their opponent.
Carolina is 52-23-7 overall with an 18-6-4 record against the Metropolitan Division. The Hurricanes rank eighth in NHL play with 277 total goals (averaging 3.4 per game).
TOP PERFORMERS:
- Kyle Palmieri has scored 30 goals with 24 assists for the Islanders. Brock Nelson has four goals and five assists over the past 10 games.
- Sebastian Aho has 36 goals and 53 assists for the Hurricanes. Brady Skjei has eight assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES:
- Islanders: 7-2-1, averaging three goals, 5.3 assists, 3.5 penalties and 12.7 penalty minutes while giving up two goals per game.
- Hurricanes: 8-2-0, averaging 3.5 goals, 5.8 assists, 3.3 penalties and 9.8 penalty minutes while giving up two goals per game.
INJURIES:
- Islanders: Scott Mayfield: out for season (lower-body).
- Hurricanes: Jesper Fast: day to day (upper body).