With their invitation to the dance ensured, the Canes chase the next box on their checklist against an Islanders team fighting to maintain their playoff spot.
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The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders after Logan Stankoven's two-goal game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Hurricanes' 5-1 win.
Logan Stankoven scored two goals in the first nine minutes, and the Carolina Hurricanes clinched a playoff berth for the eighth season in a row by beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1.
For the second time in as many games, the Canes dominated Columbus, scoring five goals once more to become the East's first official entrant into the playoffs.
Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 7:00 PM ET Lenovo Center - Raleigh, North Carolina TV: FDSNOH; Radio: 97.1 FM Columbus Blue Jackets (38-25-12, 88 points, 4th Metro, 8th East) at Carolina Hurricanes (47-21-6 ...
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Completing the home-and-home and the season series between the division foes, Staal is set to play in his 1400th game to begin their April slate.
Their record was a little spotty in 16 games, but there is no denying that the Canes looked very good when they found their game over the last 31 days.
The Canes are close to their eighth straight postseason berth, but that's not the only thing they're trying to lock down as the season reaches its final month.
The Columbus Blue Jackets come into the matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes after losing four games in a row.