In the NHL playoffs, the New York Islanders, led by goaltender Semyon Varlamov, faced the Carolina Hurricanes and their goalie Frederik Andersen in Games 4 and 5. Game 4 was tightly contested, with the Islanders overcoming an early 1-0 deficit to lead 2-1, before the Hurricanes tied the game late in the third period, pushing it to overtime. The specific outcome of Game 4 was not detailed. In Game 5, the Hurricanes quickly took control, scoring three goals in the first period, including scores by Svechnikov and Kuznetsov. The Islanders, with goals from Barzal and Nelson, narrowed the gap to 3-2 in the second period but struggled defensively, allowing two quick goals in the third, resulting in a 5-3 deficit despite their aggressive play and multiple powerplay chances.
#Isles down 5-3, to the PP at 9:04 of the third.
#Isles go to the PP as Svechnikov goes off for slashing with 10:56 to play in the third. NYI down 5-3.
#Isles allow two goals in seven seconds and are down 5-3 with 15:!6 to play in the third.
Back for the third. #Isles and CAR tied at 3-3.
CAR goes 4:08 without getting a shot on goal. #Isles up in shots 10-5 this period.
5:55 left in the second period. Isles have been putting the Canes on the back foot for most of the period. This isn’t a period you want to see in a win and advance game, especially after a three-goal first period 3-2 Carolina #CauseChaos
7:18 to play in the second. #Isles trailing 3-2.
#Isles to the PP with 12:08 to play in the second. 3-2 is the score. DeAngelo in the box for roughing.
Anders Lee checks Brady Skjei into the crossbar to knock net off moorings. Tony Deangelo came to his teammate's defense and gets a penalty. He actually took the brunt of Lee's aggressiveness after, too. Big Isles PP down a goal and having the better of the play this period
Lee gets tangled up crashing the net and DeAngelo and him go flying into Andersen. Lee and DeAngelo go at it and Andersen jumps in. Scrums ensue. #Isles
Puck watching and a defensive breakdown gives Brock Nelson a chance to bring the Islanders back within one 3-2 Hurricanes 15:50 2nd
Nelson, 3-2 now at 3:47 of the 2nd. #Isles with a good start to the middle period, back within one
#Isles outshot 21-4, down 3-1 after 1.
#Isles have 5 total shots over their last two periods at PNC Arena. Finish opening frame with 4. Allow 21 shots. Down 3-1 and could be more.
End of one #Hurricanes 3 (Teravainen, Svechnikov PP, Kuznetsov PS) #Isles 1 (Reilly PP) 'Canes up on shots 21-4, very clear they have no interest in a return trip to NY. Best they've played in the series.
#Isles have 5 total shots over their last two period at PNC Arena. Finish opening frame with 4. Allow 21 shots. Down 3-1 and could be more.
14:59 to go in the first. #Isles down 2-1. Their gap control so far hasn't been great. Varlamov definitely wants the first goal back but NYi needs to quickly regroup and play a tad more aggressive.
Bad goal on Varlamov to start it off. #Isles in a hole early
Barzal turns the puck over in the d-zone, and Varlamov can't track a sharp-angle shot shortly after off the stick of Teravainen. 1-0 CAR with 18:37 to go in the first -- their first shot on goal. #Isles
#Isles vs. #CauseChaos Game 5 is a go from Raleigh.
#Isles lines tonight vs #CauseChaos https://t.co/RpHm5gPRyP
#Isles Varlamov vs. #CauseChaos Andersen as warmups for Game 5 are underway here in Raleigh.
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Varlamov off first. #Isles
10:54 to play in OT. #Isles
Lee to Nelson but Andersen makes the save. 16:!3 to go in OT. #Isles
#CauseChaos ties it up on a late third period powerplay. #Isles season on the line with less than 6 minutes to play.
#Isles can't score but they do kill 2 min off the clock. Up 2-1.
#Isles going to the PP as CAR Slavin gets a delay-of-game penalty with 9:28 to go in the third. They're up 2-1.
9:46 to go in the third. #Isles are up 2-1 and have been relentless, making the plays needed at the blue line on both sides. Anders Lee has been a work horse, as he's been the entire series.
#Isles, for now, are staying on the attack. 12:52 to play in the third.
#Isles get the kill to stay up 2-1.
End of two #Isles 1 (Barzal) #Hurricanes 1 (Jarvis PP) 'Canes up on shots 20-14 Isles will start third period with their first PP with Aho off for tripping 'Canes with a lot of pressure at the end, nice sliding block by Brock Nelson
We are back for the second. #Isles down 1-0.
#Isles down 1-0 after 1. Lee takes a penalty, a questionable one, but PK can't get the job done. Being outshot 10-7. No real strong chances on Andersen, while Varlamov is the reason it's just a 1-0 deficit.
End of one #Hurricanes 1 (Jarvis PP) #Isles 0 Hurricanes up on shots 10-7 Isles had a good start, Lee took a neutral-zone trip and now they need to have another gear of physicality and desperation if they want their season to make it to a Game 5.
Barzal shoots on odd-man rush but Andersen makes a blocker save. #Isles
Lee takes a tripping penalty with 12:46 to go in the first. Yeesh. Barely touched him but that's how it goes. #Isles
#Isles up on shots 4-1 at 6:05 of the first, getting pressure and some good looks.
#Isles Semyon Varlamov vs. #CauseChaos Frederik Andersen as warmups are underway for Game 4.
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