New York Islanders pulled off the upset to defeat Carolina Hurricanes. New York Islanders entered the game as the underdog, with a 39% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New York Islanders refused to go away, chipping away at Carolina Hurricanes's lead until New York Islanders took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Carolina Hurricanes never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, New York Islanders had earned the upset.