2018 Carolina Hurricanes' NHL draft pick Andrei Svechnikov, recovering from knee injury, returns as a force in playoffs against New York Islanders.

Andrei Svechnikov, the Carolina Hurricanes' 2018 No. 2 draft pick, missed last year's NHL playoffs due to a knee injury. This season, he has returned as a "force" in the Hurricanes' aggressive-forechecking style, contributing significantly in their first-round series against the New York Islanders. Svechnikov, who is eager to help the team, is determined to enjoy his game and give his best in the ongoing playoffs.