Islanders forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau to miss game 1 vs Hurricanes

The New York Islanders will be without one of their key forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau for game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night.

The Islanders faced uncertainty regarding their lineup for Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes, with the question of whether centerman Jean-Gabriel Pageau would play looming large.

Islanders head coach Patrick Roy addressed the situation on Saturday morning, stating.

Pageau sustained the injury during the first period of their regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Penguins, a game with no playoff implications. The absence of Pageau, a key player, was a significant blow to the Islanders and their fans.

Unfortunately, when warm-ups concluded, Pageau was still missing from the lineup, leaving the Islanders without his presence on the ice.

Do you think the New York Islanders will beat the Carolina Hurricanes in game 1 without Jean-Gabriel Pageau?

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