Islanders Suffer Narrow Defeat at Home: Bo Horvat's Goal Not Enough The New York Islanders returned home to UBS Arena, looking to bounce back from a recent slump, but ultimately fell short in a closely contested matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. In a game that saw both teams trading chances, it was the Islanders' Bo Horvat who managed to get on the board first, but his goal was not enough to secure a win. The Hurricanes' strong defensive effort and timely saves from their goaltender allowed them to take the narrow 2-1 victory, dealing the Islanders another setback in their quest for a playoff spot. With the loss, New York will look to regroup and refocus for their next matchup.