NHL Tuesday Preview: New York vs. Carolina

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NHL Tuesday Preview: New York vs. Carolina

When the season continues in the NHL, the Islanders and the Canes will both make a push to get into playoff contention.

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The Isles are looking for their third straight win against the 'Canes following a 2-1 overtime win at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Jan. 21.

New York and Carolina return from the All-Star break with hopes of getting back into the Eastern Conference playoff race. Each team enters Tuesday's action with 45 points -- 10 behind the New Jersey Devils for the eighth and final postseason spot.

John Tavares was on a big stage this weekend, as he represented the Isles at the 2012 NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa. Tavares scored in the first period and recorded six shots on goal for Team Alfredsson, which dropped a 12-9 decision to Team Chara at Scotiabank Place on Sunday afternoon.

Carolina has played better as of late, as it enters Tuesday's action riding a four-game point streak. The Hurricanes closed out the first half of the season with a 2-1 victory against the Winnipeg Jets last Monday at the RBC Center.

Overall, the 'Canes are 4-1-2 in their last seven games and if they want to get back in the hunt for a playoff berth they need to keep heading in a winning direction.