The Carolina Hurricanes, after three games into the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, have officially put a stranglehold on the series versus the New York Islanders. In Game 3, the Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 3-2 to take a 3-0 series lead with the chance to sweep the first-round matchup on Saturday, April 27. It was another night of Frederik Andersen making a case to throw his name into the Conn Smythe Trophy discussion after putting up a stellar performance in the net. Just like in Game 1 on April 20, Andersen on Thursday night for Game 3 made his presence felt with not one but two otherworldly saves against the Islanders to help preserve the win for the Hurricanes.
GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 | 55 | 23 | 4 | 114 | |
82 | 52 | 23 | 7 | 111 | |
82 | 39 | 27 | 16 | 94 | |
82 | 40 | 31 | 11 | 91 | |
82 | 38 | 32 | 12 | 88 | |
82 | 38 | 33 | 11 | 87 | |
82 | 38 | 39 | 5 | 81 | |
82 | 27 | 43 | 12 | 66 |