The game was defined by a chaotic third period where Carolina broke a 3-3 tie with two goals scored just .
: The Hurricanes won 4-3 behind a two-goal performance from Seth Jarvis . Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders - Diffuser 5
While not a playoff "Game 5," the two teams met recently at the end of the 2025–26 regular season: The game was defined by a chaotic third