The Carolina Hurricanes (6-3) take the ice against the New York Islanders (4-4-1) as a part of Thursday's NHL action, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are fifth and the Islanders 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Islanders: Oct. 30 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.67 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 22nd |
| Shots | 32.9 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 10% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.86% | 12th |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.56 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.56 | 26th |
| Shots | 30.4 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 15.63% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.97% | 24th |
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Hurricanes vs. Islanders Top Players
Hurricanes
- A leading offensive player this season for Carolina, Sebastian Aho has recorded 11 points.
- With seven goals and four assists, Seth Jarvis is one of the top offensive options for Carolina with his 11 points (1.2 per game).
- Carolina's offensive effort is aided by Shayne Gostisbehere's 11 points. He's contributed six assists.
- In the six games Frederik Andersen has played this season, his save percentage is .892, 33rd in the league.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat's six goals and five assists in nine games for New York add up to 11 total points on the season.
- Anders Lee is one of the impact players on offense for New York with eight total points (0.9 per game), with one goal and seven assists in nine games.
- Mathew Barzal's two goals and six assists add up to eight points this season.
- Ilya Sorokin has a 2-4-1 record this season, with an .869 save percentage (51st in the league). He has 172 saves, and has allowed 26 goals (3.8 goals against average).
Hurricanes vs. Islanders Injury Report
Hurricanes
K'Andre Miller: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
William Carrier: Out (Lower Body),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Lower Body),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Lower Body),
Eric Robinson: Out (Upper Body)
Islanders
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Maxim Shabanov: Out (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Avalanche | W 5-4 | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Stars | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Golden Knights | L 6-3 | Home |
| 10/30/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 11/1/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 11/4/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 11/6/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Red Wings | W 7-2 | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Flyers | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Bruins | L 5-2 | Away |
| 10/30/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 10/31/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/2/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 11/4/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |