Results for: Momentum Shift

The Islanders squandered a 3-goal lead in the second half of Monday’s Game 2 against the Hurricanes, falling 5-3. Despite a strong start, the Islanders managed only 3 shots on net in the final 35 minutes of the game, allowing the Hurricanes to dominate possession and create numerous scoring chances. Islanders captain Anders Lee acknowledged the decline in their performance, citing struggles with zone exits and clearing the puck under pressure. The Hurricanes’ aggressive forecheck and relentless shot attempts overwhelmed the Islanders, who failed to maintain their early momentum and ultimately surrendered the game.

The Nashville Predators, who lost the first game of their playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks, aim to regain momentum in Game 2 on Tuesday. Despite holding a 2-1 lead in the third period, the Predators surrendered two goals in 12 seconds and eventually lost 4-2. The Canucks, riding the momentum of their first home playoff game since 2015, will look to maintain their home-ice advantage and build on their secondary scoring, which was pivotal in the series opener.