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Carolina Hurricanes: Three Keys to SWEEP the New York Islanders

By Tony Trotmann

RALEIGH, NC - MAY 01: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk (27) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second period during a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders on May 1, 2019 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - MAY 01: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk (27) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second period during a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders on May 1, 2019 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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RALEIGH, NC – May 1: Brett Pesce #22 and Brock McGinn #23 of the Carolina Hurricanes tie up Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the New York Islanders in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 1, 2019, in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Karl DeBlaker/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – May 1: Brett Pesce #22 and Brock McGinn #23 of the Carolina Hurricanes tie up Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the New York Islanders in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 1, 2019, in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Karl DeBlaker/NHLI via Getty Images) /

3. Play Hard, Earn It

After Williams scored to give the Hurricanes the lead in the third period of Game 3, the Hurricanes went berzerk and seemed to dominate every area of play. The Islanders couldn’t even enter the zone and when they did, it didn’t last long. The Hurricanes brought energy that led to winning chases to the puck and gaining possession to get chances on Lehner.

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The Hurricanes need to leave it all on the line, give their team a needed rest to recover all the injuries, prepare for the Eastern Conference Finals, against either the juggernaut Boston Bruins or the underrated Columbus Blue Jackets.

Whichever team it is, if the Hurricanes win this in Game 4 or 5, they will at least have more rest than their counterparts in the next round. The Hurricanes can go to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second postseason appearance in a row.

The Islanders are on the ropes and what to expect is a lot more defensive breakdowns but more offensive desperation from them. The Hurricanes should look to play a tight defensive game and play a punishing offensive game and the chemistry should mold well. Unlike Games 1 and 2, Game 4 will be similar to Game 3, there is likely to be a good amount of goals.

4. 109. 3. 106. Final

The New York Islanders are fighting for survival, fighting for a breath. The Hurricanes need to drown their energy, the crowd will deafen their ears, and the Islanders’ vision for the Cup needs to be blinded. Let’s not have a Game 5, let us enjoy Game of Thrones on Sunday while celebrating the Hurricanes going on to the Conference Finals.

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Question for CC Readers: Do you think the Hurricanes will sweep the Islanders? Why or why not?

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