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Robinson (upper-body) left Thursday's game vs. Colorado and is expected to miss an extended period of time.

Robinson exited Thursday's game in the second period after playing 7:38 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old Robinson has four points (3G / 1A) in seven games and is expected to be out of the lineup for the foreseeable future.

Eric Robinson
Miller (lower-body) was a late scratch on Thursday.

Miller participated in Carolina's pregame warmup on Thursday but was a late scratch due to a lower-body injury. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour emphasized that Miller "could be a while" before he returns to the lineup. The 25-year-old Miller was off to a strong start with the Hurricanes, averaging 23:32 time-on-ice and scoring four points (2G / 2A) in six games.

K'Andre Miller
Gostisbehere (lower-body) is expected to miss Carolina's next two games after returning to Raleigh on Tuesday.

Gostisbehere was limited to only 4:06 time-on-ice in Carolina's 4-3 win over Los Angeles on Saturday, and did not play in their subsequent game on Monday. The 32-year-old defenseman will not play in Carolina's next two games, but he is not expect to miss significant time. He is off to a tremendous start in the 2025-26 season, scoring seven points (1G / 6A) in five games.

Shayne Gostisbehere
Gostisbehere (lower-body) will be out vs. Vegas on Monday but will travel on Carolina's road trip.

Gostisbehere was limited to only 4:06 time-on-ice in Carolina's most recent outing, exiting the contest with a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old defenseman will not play on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights, but he is not expect to miss significant time. He is off to a tremendous start in the 2025-26 season, scoring seven points (1G / 6A) in five games.

Shayne Gostisbehere
Bussi will make his Hurricanes' debut in San Jose on Tuesday.

With Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed) still sidelined, Bussi will likely tend the twine for his first career start on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks, giving Frederik Andersen the night off in the team's third game of the season. The 27-year-old Bussi spent the entirety of the 2023-24 season in the AHL with the Providence Bruins, posting a 2.77 GAA and .907 SV% in 33 games (15-14-3). The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as -244 road favorites against a Sharks team that has scored nine goals through its first two games (0-0-2).

Brandon Bussi
Kotkaniemi will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday in San Jose.

Mark Jankowski will draw into Carolina's lineup for his season debut on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks, sending Kotkaniemi to the press box as a healthy scratch. Through two games this season, the 25-year-old Kotkaniemi is averaging 10:06 time on ice and has one point (0G / 1A).

Jesperi Kotkaniemi
Jankowski will make his season debut in San Jose on Tuesday.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks, allowing Jankowski to draw into the lineup for his season debut. The 31-year-old was a productive goal scorer after being acquired by Carolina ahead of the 2024-25 trade deadline, scoring eight goals in 19 games.

Mark Jankowski
Bussi was the first goalie off the ice at Carolina's morning skate.

With Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed) still sidelined, Bussi will likely tend the twine for his first career start on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks, giving Frederik Andersen the night off in the team's third game of the season. The 27-year-old Bussi spent the entirety of the 2023-24 season in the AHL with the Providence Bruins, posting a 2.77 GAA and .907 SV% in 33 games (15-14-3). The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as -244 road favorites against a Sharks team that has scored nine goals through its first two games (0-0-2).

Brandon Bussi
Primeau will make his Maple Leafs' debut vs. Nashville on Tuesday.

Anthony Stolarz and the Maple Leafs surrendered the game-deciding goal in the final minute of yesterday's disappointing 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. The Maple Leafs will hope to rebound in Tuesday's contest against the Nashville Predators, turning to Cayden Primeau for his first start as a Maple Leaf. The 26-year-old Primeau was acquired last week to accommodate the absence of Joseph Woll (personal). Primeau appeared in 11 games with the Montreal Canadiens last season (2-3-1), posting a 4.70 GAA and .836 SV%. The Maple Leafs enter Tuesday's contest as -177 home favorites against a Predators team that defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-1 yesterday.

Cayden Primeau