Kotkaniemi (lower-body) is out vs. Edmonton but is not expected to be out long-term.
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Carolina Hurricanes News
Jarvis (upper-body) will be a game-time decision vs. Edmonton on Saturday.
Nadeau has been recalled from the Chicago Wolves (AHL).
Kotkaniemi left Friday's game vs. Vancouver with a lower-body injury and did not return.
Jarvis (upper-body) will not return to Friday's game against the Canucks.
Jarvis was struck in the face by teammate Andrei Svechnikov's stick in the first period of Friday's game and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Carolina's game against the Oilers on Saturday.
Joseph will draw into the Canucks lineup on Friday.
Joseph will slot in for Quinn Hughes, who is out with an undisclosed injury. He'll skate with Tom Willander on Vancouver's third pair.
Goalie Start
Kochetkov will start against the Canucks on Friday.
The Hurricanes have been running a goalie rotation with three netminders over the past two weeks, and will turn to Kochetkov on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old Kochetkov has been solid since returning from an injury and making his debut at the beginning of November, posting a 1.47 GAA and .936 SV% in three appearances (2-0-0). The Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as significant -262 home favorites against a Canucks team that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).
Goalie Start
Kochetkov is in the starter's crease at Carolina's morning skate.
The Hurricanes have been running a goalie rotation with three netminders over the past two weeks, and will likely turn to Kochetkov on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old Kochetkov has been solid since returning from an injury and making his debut at the beginning of November, posting a 1.47 GAA and .936 SV% in three appearances (2-0-0). The Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as significant -262 home favorites against a Canucks team that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).
Legault had surgery to repair multiple torn extensor tendons on his hand and is expected to be out for 3-4 months.
Legault appeared to suffer a laceration on his hand during a second-period scrum in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 22-year-old rookie defenseman left a trail of blood on the ice as he skated off to the dressing room. He has since undergone successful surgery to repair multiple torn extensor tendons on his right hand and will be sidelined for three to four months.
Gostisbehere (mid-body) is expected to return vs. Washington on Tuesday.
Gostisbehere has only played one game in the past three weeks, battling through injuries, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 32-year-old Gostisbehere has been impressive offensively when in the lineup this season, with seven points (1G / 6A) in six games. He is expected to return to his familiar spot on the team's top powerplay unit.
Legault (upper-body) did not travel with Carolina after leavin Saturday vs. Toronto.
Legault appeared to suffer a laceration on his hand during a second-period scrum in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 22-year-old rookie defenseman left a trail of blood on the ice as he skated off to the dressing room. No concrete update was provided on his status, but he did not travel with the team following the game.
Legault (upper body) left Sunday's game and will not return.
Goalie Start
Bussi will start vs. Toronto on Sunday.
Carrier is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play on Saturday.
Robinson is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Kochetkov starts Saturday vs. the Sabres.
Waiver Move
The Hurricanes claimed Cayden Primeau off waivers from the Maple Leafs and assigned him to Chicago (AHL).
The Hurricanes have placed Jalen Chatfield (upper-body) on IR.
Robinson (upper-body) is expected to play on Saturday.
Robinson missed the last six games with an upper-body injury, but will draw back into the lineup on Saturday vs. the Sabres. Robinson has three goals and one assist in seven games this season.
Carrier (lower-body) is expected to play on Saturday.
Carrier missed the last six games with a lower-body injury, but will draw back into the lineup on Saturday vs. the Sabres. Carrier has one goal and two assists in seven games this season.