Games / NHL / Jan 28, 2027

New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Islanders (7-6-4) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) on Thursday, January 28, 2027 at 6:30 PM ET, at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC. TV: TNT/truTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders.

NHLThursday, January 28, 2027

New York Islanders7-6-4

6:30 PM ETJan 28, 2027

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

DateJan 28, 2027

Time6:30 PM ET

VenueLenovo Center, Raleigh, NC

TVTNT/truTV

Team comparison

New York IslandersCarolina Hurricanes

Goals per game

2.9

4.1

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.4

7-6-4Record14-3-2

5th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding1st in Metropolitan Division

3-5Road record / home record6-2

LLLLWLast 5WWLWW

L4StreakW2

Team stats

New York IslandersCarolina Hurricanes

Goals Against Average

2.94

2.32

Shots Against per Game

29.1

22.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

86.7

85.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

4.11

Shots per Game

25.8

33.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

22.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

232

164

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Islanders

Matias Maccelli LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Mathew Barzal C · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ryan Pulock D · Upper Body

Out

Calum Ritchie C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Alexander Romanov D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Recent form

New York IslandersLLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at San Jose SharksL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 4-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesL 3-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 0-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Carolina HurricanesWWLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 9-2

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-3

Nov 3, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 1-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 7-0

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-2

Season series

CAR leads series 1-0

Mar 30, 2027CAR 0, NYI 0

Jan 28, 2027NYI 0, CAR 0

Dec 11, 2026NYI 0, CAR 0

Nov 5, 2026CAR 5, NYI 3

Team pages

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes?

The game is on Thursday, January 28, 2027 at 6:30 PM ET at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

How can I watch New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes?

TV: TNT/truTV.

What are the records of the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes?

New York Islanders: 7-6-4. Carolina Hurricanes: 14-3-2.

Who is injured for New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Carolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes played?

Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

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