Hurricanes Defeat Islanders 4-0 for Second Straight Win

The Carolina Hurricanes secured a dominant 4-0 victory over the New York Islanders on December 17, with goalie Pyotr Kochetkov achieving his first shutout of the season by making 32 saves. Sebastian Aho contributed with a goal and an assist, while Andrei Svechnikov, Jordan Martinook, and Tyson Jost also found the net. This win marks the Hurricanes' second straight victory, improving their record to 20 wins this season, and effectively avenging a previous loss to the Islanders. The Islanders, struggling with their performance, were shut out for the fifth time this season and did not convert their only power-play opportunity. Kochetkov's performance helped the Hurricanes finish a successful 3-1-0 homestand, demonstrating signs of overcoming a recent slump. The Islanders face increasing concerns as they have allowed 13 goals in their last three games, marking a tough stretch for the team.