BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders look to break a three-game slide with a victory over the Washington Capitals. Washington has a 6-4 record overall and a 3-0-0 record in Metropolitan Division play. The Capitals have allowed 22 goals while scoring 27 for a +5 scoring differential.

Fans of the New York Islanders are mostly supporting head coach Patrick Roy's decision to bench star player for disciplinary reasons.

RALEIGH, N.C. – Mike Reilly was very interested in returning to the Islanders, even after being a frequent healthy scratch once he returned from a heart condition issue that sidelined him for a significant portion of last season. That interest was not reciprocated.

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour offered a grim update on forward Seth Jarvis following Thursday night’s 6–2 win over the New York Islanders. Jarvis left late in the third period after blocking a hard shot from Kyle Palmieri with his left ankle.

Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer continued his impressive start to the season with another accolade on Thursday.

Had Mike Reilly been offered another contract by the Islanders during the offseason, he likely would have taken it. That, however, never came to pass. “I met with Lou [Lamoriello] after the season. It was kinda,

So the Islanders (4-5-1) slipped back below .500 three games removed from a four-game winning streak. They are 0-2-1 on this road trip, which concludes on Friday night in Washington.

Islanders star Mathew Barzal will not play against the Hurricanes after he was late to the rink, coach Patrick Roy announced.

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