Lemieux was one of four surprise additions to the Hurricanes' lineup on Friday as Jordan Staal, Jalen Chatfield, Brett Pesce, and Teuvo Teravainen are all out with undisclosed injuries. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Tony DeAngelo, and Scott Morrow will also draw into the lineup.
Kotkaniemi was one of four surprise additions to the Hurricanes' lineup on Friday as Jordan Staal, Jalen Chatfield, Brett Pesce, and Teuvo Teravainen are all out with undisclosed injuries. Tony DeAngelo, Brendan Lemieux, and Scott Morrow will also draw into the lineup.
Chatfield was one of four late scratches for Friday's game, with Jordan Staal, Brett Pesce, and Teuvo Teravainen also missing out. Tony DeAngelo, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Brendan Lemieux, and Scott Morrow will all draw into the Hurricanes' lineup.
Staal was one of four late scratches for Friday's game, with Jalen Chatfield, Brett Pesce, and Teuvo Teravainen also missing out. Tony DeAngelo, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Brendan Lemieux, and Scott Morrow will all draw into the Hurricanes' lineup.
The Hurricanes will continue their usual goalie rotation as Andersen slides back between the pipes for Friday night's game in St. Louis. Freddie pitched a shutout his last time out, stopping all 23 shots he faced in a 3-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday. The 34-year-old has been in outstanding form since returning from injury in early March, posting an 8-1-0 record and a .954 SV% across nine starts. He is in a great spot to stay in the win column on Friday with the Hurricanes being -210 favourites over the Blues.
Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said the 21-year-old blue-liner will likely make his debut when the Hurricanes travel to St. Louis on Friday. Morrow was the 40th overall selection in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. He had six goals and 24 assists in 37 NCAA games this season with the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Rantanen has been skating with the team all week and has been cleared for contact, likely making his return to the lineup imminent. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign. Colorado's next game is on Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets.
Blake was the 109th overall pick of the Hurricanes in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old has spent the last two seasons playing collegiate hockey and has scored 60 points (22G / 38A) in 40 games this season with the University of North Dakota.
Robinson will take a seat on Tuesday when the Sabres travel to Dallas to take on the Stars. He has two goals and seven assists in 40 games this season.
Carolina will continue its carousel of goaltender starts as they turn back to Pyotr Kochetkov on Tuesday in Boston. The 25-year-old will appear in his 41st game tonight and has taken a big step forward in the Hurricanes' crease this season with his 21-13-4 record, 2.37 GAA and .910 SV%. He'll head to Boston to take on the Bruins, who have won four straight games and are 10th in the NHL in goals per game (3.27).
Carolina will continue its carousel of goaltender starts as they turn back to Pyotr Kochetkov on Tuesday in Boston. The 25-year-old will appear in his 41st game tonight and has taken a big step forward in the Hurricanes' crease this season with his 21-13-4 record, 2.37 GAA and .910 SV%. He'll head to Boston to take on the Bruins, who have won four straight games and are 10th in the NHL in goals per game (3.27).
Roslovic will return to New York's lineup after one game and has stated he is "a little more motivated" as he replaces Matt Rempe on Tuesday. The 27-year-old was acquired at the trade deadline and has settled in decently with his two goals, seven points, 22 SOG, and two PIMs in 15 games since being dealt.
Rantanen took part in a skate before Colorado's practice on Monday, participated in a non-contact jersey on Tuesday, and is nearing a return to the lineup. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign.
Jaaska is an undrafted 26-year-old Finnish forward who has played exclusively in the Finnish Elite League (SM-liiga). He had 30 points (10G / 20A) in 57 games with HIFK Helsinki this season.
Rantanen took part in a skate before Colorado's practice Monday but has been announced Tuesday vs. Minnesota as he will be his second-straight game due to a concussion. Avalanche fans can breathe as the 27-year-old is expected back sooner rather than later as he will be likely taking part in the morning skate Tuesday regardless of his in-game distinction. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign.
Carrier has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury and will miss at least two more. The 29-year-old Carrier has had an injury-plagued season, scoring eight points (6G / 2A) in 39 games.
