NHL Roundup: Hurricanes, Islanders Win Thrillers
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Carolina Hurricanes edge Tampa Bay Lightning, while New York Islanders beat Montreal Canadiens in overtime. Latest NHL action.
The Hurricanes regained the lead thanks to Seth Jarvis' goal, but Brayden Point tied it up...
The Carolina Hurricanes edged the Tampa Bay Lightning, joining them at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. This thrilling matchup saw a nine-goal spectacle, showcasing the intense competition in the NHL.
The Hurricanes' win puts them neck-and-neck with the Lightning, both vying for the top spot in the East. With their strong performance, the Hurricanes are making a statement about their title aspirations.
A Thrilling Match at the Lenovo Center— The Bolts Fight Back
The Carolina Hurricanes came out on top in a nail-biter against the Tampa Bay Lightning, winning 5-4 in a back-and-forth game. The Canes initially dominated, taking a 3-0 lead in the first period with goals from Nikolaj Ehlers, Logan Stankoven, and Taylor Hall.
However, the Lightning refused to give up, scoring twice before the first intermission and tying the game two minutes into the second period. Brandon Hagel and Nikita Kucherov scored for Tampa Bay, and Dominic James tied the game early in the second period.
Battled it out pic.twitter.com/B7gm3CzRHe
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) February 27, 2026
The Hurricanes regained the lead thanks to Seth Jarvis' goal, but Brayden Point tied it up again on a power play. The game-winning goal came from Sebastian Aho, who scored on a power play in the third period.
The game lived up to the hype, with Carolina and Tampa battling it out like the top dogs they are in the East. Seth Jarvis put the Hurricanes ahead in the second, but Brayden Point's power play goal had the Lightning right back in it.
Carolina's night got even sweeter when Sebastian Aho scored in the third, giving them a lead Tampa couldn't recover from. Now, the Hurricanes and Lightning are tied for top spot in the East with 80 points.
The Hurricanes are on fire, winning four straight games, but Tampa's got the edge for now - they've played one game less. The chase for the top is heating up.
Islanders Edge Canadiens in Overtime Thriller — Islanders Rally to Tie it Up
The New York Islanders fought back from two deficits to take down the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime. Noah Dobson got the Habs off to a strong start, scoring two goals in the first two periods.
The Islanders refused to give up, with Matthew Schaefer scoring a quick pair to tie the game 2-2. The teams headed into the second intermission tied, setting the stage for a wild finish.
The Islanders ultimately came out on top, thanks to their resilience and determination.
Montreal regained the lead midway through the third on Cole Caufield's power play goal, but it was short-lived. Anders Lee scored with less than two minutes left, tying the game 3-3.
The hero of the night was Jean-Gabriel Pageau, who scored 1:46 into overtime to give the Islanders the win. This is Montreal's second loss in three games, dropping them to fourth in the East.
The Islanders' win gives them a stronger grip on the final playoff spot, extending their lead over the Washington Capitals with their third straight win.
THAT'S AN #ISLES WIN! pic.twitter.com/PKtayF8iD0
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) February 27, 2026
Other results
Boston Bruins 4-2 Columbus Blue Jackets
Florida Panthers 5-1 Toronto Maple Leafs
Ottawa Senators 1-2 Detroit Red Wings (OT)
Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 New Jersey Devils
Nashville Predators 4-2 Chicago Blackhawks
New York Rangers 2-3 Philadelphia Flyers (OT)
St. Louis Blues 5-1 Seattle Kraken
Colorado Avalanche 5-2 Minnesota Wild
San Jose Sharks 1-4 Calgary Flames
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