The New York Islanders played well enough to beat the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1, but the Candy Canes got one more bounce than the Islanders did. The Islanders have to be encouraged by how well they hung with and at times even controlled play against the Hurricanes.
If the Islanders can take Game 2 and steal home ice, heading back to Long Island with a 1-1 split, they would have a great chance to win this series. If they play like they did yesterday, they will have a good chance to win Game 2.