National Hockey League Game Capsules

Raleigh, NC (SportsNetwork.com) – Behind a career night from Brock Nelson and a triumphant return from John Tavares, the New York Islanders started the season strong by posting a 5-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Nelson racked up two goals and a pair of assists while Tavares recorded three helpers in his first regular-season game since injuring his knee at the Winter Olympics in February. Johnny Boychuk, acquired just six days ago in a trade with Boston, added a goal and two assists in his Islanders debut. Jaroslav Halak, another of several veteran newcomers for New York, stopped 21 shots in the win. Eric Staal, Nathan Gerbe and Chris Terry had the goals in Carolina’s first game under new head coach Bill Peters. Cam Ward made 21 saves in the opener of this home-and-home series, which wraps up Saturday in Long Island.

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