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WATCH LIVE: Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders

Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 29: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against Justin Faulk #27 of the Carolina Hurricanes during their game at the Barclays Center on March 29, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Instead of crushing their playoff hopes, a nine-game road trip served as a useful test for the New York Islanders.

While they probably deserve a B more than an A+ (5-3-1 during that span), it’s another example of this team really excelling under Doug Weight. Now they get to host a team Weight won a Stanley Cup with in the Carolina Hurricanes on NBCSN tonight.

This begins a back-to-back set between the two teams. While the Hurricanes aren’t quite where they want to be, there are signs of a possible breakthrough coming in the future, so look out for young talents like Sebastian Aho as they face John Tavares & Co.

Lucas Wallmark also looks to debut for Carolina tonight:

You can watch online and also via the NBC Sports App. Click here for the livestream.