The New York Islanders fell to the Carolina Hurricanes on January 19, 2006, at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The defeat highlighted ongoing vulnerabilities in the Islanders' lineup.
During the third period, Islanders center Alexei Yashin, wearing number 79, was checked by Hurricanes forward Chad Larose, number 59, in a sequence that underscored the physical edge Carolina held throughout the game.
The loss added to a difficult stretch for New York, while Carolina continued to build momentum at home.
