First off Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock left in the first period of action versus the Carolina Hurricanes after falling behind the net. Later in the third period, goaltender Marcus Högberg exited the game and was replaced by Ilya Sorokin.

Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves for his second shutout in three games and the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders ... which dropped the opener of a seven-game homestand. Ilya Sorokin was available but didn’t play due to illness, and Semyon ...