Recap: Wild Final Minute Concludes In 2-1 Canes Defeat

RALEIGH, NC. -Despite scoring inside the final minute of regulation to tie the game at 1-1, the Carolina Hurricanes could not hang on to force overtime Friday, as the New York Islanders picked up a 2-1 victory.

The Rundown:
The Canes came out of the gate hot, including numerous strong shifts from the line of Jordan Martinook, Derek Stepan and Martin Necas. It was a strong opening first period as a whole for the team, but the team could not crack Ilya Sorokin in net for New York.
Unfortunately, the Canes did not come out for the second with the same zest, mustering just one shot over the course of the middle 20 minutes. Amid the frame, the Islanders were able to force one mistake out of the home squad, getting Ethan Bear to turn the puck over behind Frederik Andersen's net. That turnover resulted in the 15th goal of the year for J.G. Pageau, giving New York the first lead of the night.
From there the Isles were able to play the style of game that they wanted, locking the Canes to the perimeter until the final minute of regulation. Then, with Andersen on the bench in favor of the extra attacker, Vincent Trocheck was able to tie the game at 1-1.

Awakening the PNC Arena crowd and presumably forcing overtime, Carolina was in a position to take at least a point with 56.8 seconds to go.
However, the Islanders had other plans.
After taking possession following the ensuing faceoff, Kyle Palmieri was able to take Brady Skjei behind the net, peel back toward the front and fire, beating Andersen to stun both the Canes and the home supporters alike, scoring the game-winning goal with just 14 seconds to go.
They Said It:
Rod Brind'Amouroffering his assessment of the contest:
"It was a great first period, we did everything we needed to except score. That's probably the game. If we get ahead, it's a different game. From my point of view, we were really gassed. We didn't get on them and they did a nice job. They blocked shots and just did a nice job of not letting us get anything after the first period."
Brind'Amourcontinuing on the power play, which went 0/4 tonight:
"They've been terrible, let's just be honest. The second unit's actually been pretty good, but our first group's just got to be way better. We've got stuff to work on, which is good... They're not executing. There's no speed, they're just coming up nonchalant. They've got to have more intensity. They'll get it back."
Tony DeAngeloon if he felt his team got what they deserved:
"I think the game could've went either way. Both teams could have won, both teams could have lost. It was a pretty even game. They're a desperate team that's still in it. They've got to win just about every game to get in. I thought we played hard. They found a way to win at the end of the night."
What's Next?:
The Canes are off Saturday but will get right back to game action Sunday as they host the Anaheim Ducks for the first and only time this season.
Bonus Notes:
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