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The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy recognizes perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication in hockey. This year’s finalists exemplify these qualities:

– Oliver Kylington, Calgary Flames defenceman, returned after 18 months away to focus on mental health, contributing with eight points in 33 games.
– Frederik Andersen, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender, overcame a blood-clotting issue to post an impressive record, goals-against average, and save percentage.
– Connor Ingram, Arizona Coyotes goaltender, battled obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression before emerging as the team’s top goaltender with multiple shutouts.

Rookie Kyle MacLean has emerged as a bright spot for the New York Islanders during their playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. MacLean’s energy and skill have earned him praise from coach Patrick Roy and a spot on the top line with Bo Horvat and Mat Barzal.

Despite the Islanders’ struggles in the series, MacLean’s performance suggests he could have a more significant role in the future. His impressive statistics, including leading the team in expected goals percentage, demonstrate his impact on the ice.

In the wake of a disappointing Game 2 loss, New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy is urging his team to revisit the strategies that proved successful in their Game 1 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes. Roy believes the Islanders outplayed Carolina in the series opener and attributes the Game 2 defeat to their opponents’ superior performance. The team has spent a significant portion of practice focusing on breakouts and regrouping, aiming to improve their puck possession and limit Carolina’s offensive opportunities. Forward Bo Horvat emphasized the need to limit Carolina’s time and space in their defensive zone and create foot races by breaking pucks out effectively. Lineup changes are expected as Hudson Fasching is likely to return to the lineup, while Simon Holmstrom will sit out. Matt Martin remains day-to-day with maintenance, and Ruslan Iskhakov is a potential replacement if Martin is unable to play. Carolina will be without defenseman Brett Pesce for the remainder of the series due to an injury, with Tony DeAngelo expected to take his place. Jesper Fast remains sidelined for Carolina and will likely miss Game 3 as well.

After two straight starts by Semyon Varlamov, the Islanders have decided to change things up and start Ilya Sorokin in Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes. Sorokin, the Vezina Trophy finalist last season, has had a tough season so far with a 3.01 goals against average and .908 save percentage. However, the Islanders are hoping that he can regain his form and help them avoid a 3-0 deficit in the series.

The Islanders are also going to need to play better defensively in front of Sorokin. They have been outshot 65-46 in the series so far and have given up four goals in each game. They are going to need to find a way to limit the Hurricanes’ shots and give Sorokin a chance to make some saves.

The New York Islanders face an uphill battle in their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes after dropping the first two games. The Islanders are particularly frustrated by their Game 2 loss, where they squandered a three-goal lead in the final 2:15 of regulation, losing 5-3. Head coach Patrick Roy believes the Game 1 loss, where the Islanders outshot the Hurricanes but lost 3-1, was more disheartening. Ilya Sorokin will start in net for the Islanders in Game 3, while the Hurricanes will be without defenseman Brett Pesce, who is out with a lower-body injury. The Islanders aim to capitalize on home-ice advantage and force a split in the series.

As the NHL playoffs heat up, teams are already looking ahead to the offseason and making moves to improve their rosters. The Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers are among those teams with some big decisions to make.

The Hurricanes are hoping to re-sign forward Jake Guentzel, who was acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins at the trade deadline. Guentzel has been a valuable addition to the team, scoring eight goals in 17 regular season games and adding another goal and assist in two playoff games.

However, money could be a sticking point in contract negotiations. Guentzel is in the final year of a deal that pays him $6 million per season, and he’s likely to command a raise on the open market.

The Flyers, meanwhile, are looking to add a top-four defenseman in the offseason. The team has some young talent on the blueline, but they need to add some experience and stability.

Philadelphia has just over $2.18 million in available salary cap space next season, but they could create more room by putting defenseman Ryan Ellis on long-term injured reserve.

The Flyers have been linked to several potential trade targets, including Scott Laughton, Morgan Frost, and Joel Farabee. However, no deals were made before the trade deadline, so it’s possible that the team will revisit those discussions in the offseason.

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce will miss the remainder of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs due to a non-contact injury suffered in Game 2 against the New York Islanders. Pesce is considered week-to-week and could return in the second round if the Hurricanes advance. The Hurricanes have built a strong defensive core in recent years, which should help them withstand Pesce’s absence. Scott Morrow, Jalen Chatfield, Dylan Coghlan, or Tony DeAngelo could fill in for Pesce on the second pairing with Brady Skjei.

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce suffered a non-contact lower-body injury at the end of Game 2 against the New York Islanders and is likely to miss the remainder of the first-round series. The Hurricanes currently hold a 2-0 series lead and are favored to advance to the second round, where Pesce could potentially return to the lineup. Pesce is a pending unrestricted free agent who has been a key part of Carolina’s defense for several seasons, averaging around 20 minutes per game. Despite not being considered an elite defenseman, Pesce is highly underrated and plays an effective role in the Hurricanes’ system. His absence will be a blow to the Hurricanes, but they are fortunate to have depth on their blue line to absorb the loss.

Despite losing the first two games of their playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, the New York Islanders remain hopeful that they can turn things around in Game 3 at UBS Arena. The Islanders have a history of struggling in the playoffs at home, but they believe that the support of their fans can make a difference. The Islanders will need to find a way to match the intensity of the Carolina crowd, which was a major factor in the Hurricanes’ Game 2 victory.

Islanders coach Patrick Roy faces a difficult decision regarding his starting goalie for Game 3 against Carolina. Semyon Varlamov has been solid down the stretch, but Ilya Sorokin is the franchise’s future. Roy’s choice could determine the team’s playoff fate, as Varlamov’s workload and Sorokin’s potential need to be considered.