Canes again can add to Isles' misery after recent playoff exits

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The New York Islanders have been eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in the playoffs in each of the last two seasons.

On Saturday afternoon, the Hurricanes can nudge the Islanders another step toward making it less likely they'll have to worry about the playoffs next spring.

The free-fallingIslanders will look to snap their skid when they host the Hurricanes in the first battle