Chaos Erupts as Canes and Islanders Face Off in Game

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are heating up as the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders face off in Game 2 of the first round tonight. After the Hurricanes secured a 2-1 victory in Game 1, tensions are high as the Islanders look to even the series. The physicality of the game has already escalated, with Matt Martin leading the charge.

In fact, a brawl erupted at the end of the first period after Martin delivered a hard crosscheck to Jordan Staal. The Islanders' enforcer not only hit Staal but also sat on him briefly, resulting in a penalty for interference.

If you missed the controversial play by Martin, you need to see it for yourself. Check out the video below to catch all the action:

The Pittsburgh Penguins shockingly act like buyers and acquire a former first-round pick in big trade

Elliotte Friedman shocks hockey world by stating 50-goal scorer has been placed on trade block by Rangers

NHL announces 700-game legendary referee has tragically passed away

Fan-favorite Nikita Grebenkin involved in a legendary street interview following his first viral outburst

Don Cherry rips Darnell Nurse's character apart for one shocking reason involving Ryan Reaves

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet calls out NHL officials for getting the Quinn Hughes ejection wrong

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving opens up about Nick Robertson's role in Toronto after his early season struggles

The Maple Leafs have provided a status update on Matthew Knies' availability

Sergei Fedorov to shockingly return to the NHL with the Red Wings? NHL insider weighs in

Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov loses consciousness during game and falls to the ice