The New York Islanders had every reason to be confident heading into the third period of Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. They held a comfortable 3-0 lead and were on the verge of taking a commanding 2-0 series advantage. However, everything changed in a matter of minutes. With just 2:49 remaining in the game, the Hurricanes pulled their goalie for an extra attacker. Just seconds later, Andrei Svechnikov deflected a shot past Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin to cut the lead to 3-1. The Islanders still had a two-goal cushion, but it was clear that the momentum had shifted. Just nine seconds after Svechnikov’s goal, Teuvo Teravainen scored to make it a one-goal game. The Islanders were now in full panic mode. With just 1:40 remaining, the Hurricanes completed the comeback when Jordan Staal scored to give them a 4-3 lead. The Islanders had no time to recover and the Hurricanes celebrated a stunning victory. The collapse was one of the most improbable in recent playoff history. The Islanders had been in control of the game for nearly two periods and then everything fell apart. The Hurricanes, meanwhile, showed incredible resilience and determination to come back from a three-goal deficit. The series now shifts to New York for Games 3 and 4. The Islanders will need to find a way to regain their composure and start playing with more discipline. The Hurricanes, on the other hand, will look to continue their momentum and build on their 2-0 series lead.
New York Islanders Suffer Epic Collapse in Game 2, Trail Series 2-0
