Jankowski will draw out of the Hurricanes lineup on Saturday.
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Miller (illness) will play against the Predators on Saturday.
Kotkaniemi (lower-body) was activated off injured reserve and will play against the Predators on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Bussi will start against the Predators on Saturday.
Miller (illness) will not play against the Maple Leafs on Thursday.
Miller has already missed six games this season due to injuries and is unavailable again onThursday due to illness. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging a career-high 23:02 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 19 games this season.
Miller (illness) is questionable to play vs. Toronto on Thursday.
Miller has already missed six games this season due to injuries and his status on Thursday is uncertain due to illness. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging a career-high 23:02 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 19 games this season.
Kochetkov (lower-body) returned to Carolina's practice on Tuesday.
Kochetkov has not played since November 17th, when he reaggravated an injury that kept him sidelined for the first month of the season. The 26-year-old Kochetkov had been outstanding between the pipes since making his season debut at the beginning of November, posting a 1.70 GAA and .926 SV% in five appearances (4-0-0). That said, injury concerns mixed with a potential three-goalie carousel in Carolina limit Kochetkov's fantasy value this season.
Kotkaniemi (lower-body) was a full participant in Carolina's practice on Tuesday.
Kotkaniemi has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on November 14th, but was a full participant at practice on Tuesday as he nears his return. The 25-year-old Kotkaniemi scored five points (2G / 3A) in 15 games before his injury.
Staal (illness) is expected to draw back into the lineup on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Bussi will start vs. Calgary on Sunday.
With Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) still sidelined, Rod Brind’Amour and the Hurricanes coaching staff are rewarding Brandon Bussi with consecutive starts. The 27-year-old Bussi had a light night in Friday’s 5-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets, but was near perfect, saving 12 of 13 shots (.923 SV%). The 27-year-old first-year NHLer looks to improve his 2.43 GAA and .899 SV% through seven games (6-1-0) when he tends the twine on Sunday against the Calgary Flames.
The Hurricanes have recalled Justin Robidas from Chicago (AHL).
Robidas appeared in two games during his call-up but gets sent back to the AHL with Jordan Staal expected to return to the lineup. Robidas has 12 points (4G / 8A) in 16 AHL games this season.
Goalie Start
Bussi will start vs. Winnipeg on Friday.
With Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) sidelined, the Hurricanes are relying on the services of Frederik Andersen and Brandon Bussi, who will tend the twine on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 27-year-old Bussi has been serviceable since making his NHL debut earlier this season, posting a 2.67 GAA and .897 SV% in six games (5-1-0). If Kochetkov's injury lingers, Bussi has an opportunity to see an increased workload if he can outduel his counterpart, Frederik Andersen.
Line Change
Robidas will make his season debut vs. the Rangers on Wednesday.
Staal (illness) is officially out vs. the Rangers on Wednesday.
Deslauriers will be a healthy scratch in Florida on Wednesday.
Nikita Grebenkin will draw back into Philadelphia's lineup on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers, resulting in Deslaurier being a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old Deslauriers has been in and out of the lineup all season, recording 39 hits, 15 penalty minutes, and zero points through 11 games.
Staal (illness) is doubtful vs. New York on Wednesday.
Staal did not play in Carolina's most recent game, and will likely miss a second consecutive game due to an illness. The 37-year-old Staal is coming off his best outing of the season, a two-goal performance in a 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Staal is averaging 15:17 time-on-ice and has nine points (7G / 2A) in 21 games this season.
Kotkaniemi (lower body) skated in a non-contact jersey at practice on Wednesday.
Robidas has been recalled from Chicago (AHL).
Robias was impressive in his NHL debut last season, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in two games with the Hurricanes. The 22-year-old fifth-round pick from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft has yet to play an NHL game this season and has 12 points (4G / 8A) in 16 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL).
Miller (undisclosed) is hopeful to play vs. New York on Wednesday.
Miller missed some time earlier this season due to an injury and was banged up in Carolina's previous game, but he is expected to play on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Miller is averaging a career-high 22:52 time-on-ice and has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 16 games this season.
Kochetkov (lower-body) has re-aggrivated an old injury and did not practice on Tuesday.
Kochetkov missed the opening month of the season due to a lower-body injury that he has seemingly re-aggravated. It's unclear whether the injury will keep him out of this lineup, but it is a concerning development after he was unable to practice on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Kochetkov has been outstanding between the pipes since making his season debut earlier this month for the Hurricanes, posting a 1.70 GAA and .926 SV% in five appearances (4-0-0). If Kochetkov misses any time, expect Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen to share the crease for the Hurricanes.