With Carolina expected to sit a handful of regulars on Long Island on Tuesday, Ronan Seeley will make his NHL debut. The 23-year-old defensemen was Carolina's 2020 7th round pick (208th overall) and had 10 goals and 22 points in 67 games with Chicago (AHL) prior to his call up.
With Carolina expected to sit some regulars again on Tuesday on Long Island, Felix Unger Sorum will make his NHL debut. The 20-year-old Norwegian/Swedish forward was Carolina's 2023 2nd round pick (62nd overall) and enjoyed a successful campaign with Chicago (AHL) this season, with 16 goals and 63 points in 69 games played.
With Carolina expected to dress a lineup of misfits for their season finale, Ronan Seeley has been recalled from Chicago (AHL) and is expected to make his NHL debut on Tuesday. The 23-year-old defensemen was Carolina's 2020 seventh round pick (208th overall) and had 10 goals and 22 points in 67 games with Chicago (AHL) this season.
With Carolina locked in to a playoff spot, they have recalled Joel Nystrom from Chicago (AHL) to allow some of their regulars to rest for their final game of the season. The 23-year-old defensemen last appeared in an NHL game on January 24th but still has 37 games played this season, picking up a goal and nine points to go alongside his +5 plus/minus.
A second-round draft pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, Unger Sorum is yet to make his NHL debut, though he has impressed at the AHL level. The 20-year-old forward leads the Chicago Wolves with 63 points this season.
Kochetkov has been out since December 20th with a hip injury but is set to return and was assigned to Chicago (AHL) for a conditioning stint. Prior to his long-term injury, the 26-year-old had a 6-2-0 record with a 2.33 GAA and .899 SV%. Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen have being holding down the crease in his absence.
Bussi gave up five goals on 21 shots in the Hurricanes’ 6-5 overtime win vs. Boston on Tuesday. Bussi continues to rack up wins despite his poor play. He’s won five straight starts even though he’s posted an ugly 2.99 GAA and .860 SV%. With Carolina resting a bunch of regulars on Monday, Bussi becomes a far less reliable starter against a desperate Philadelphia Flyers team looking to clinch a playoff berth.
The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Gostisbehere will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. K'Andre Miller will draw back into the lineup to replace Gostisbehere. Gostisbehere has missed several lengthy stints this season due to injuries, but he has been one of the most productive offensive defensemen when healthy. The 32-year-old has 50 points (13G / 37A) in 54 games this season.
The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Slavin will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. Jalen Chatfield will draw back into the lineup to replace Slavin. The 31-year-old Slavin has battled injuries this season, playing a career-low 39 games, but the Hurricanes are thrilled that he should be entering the postseason without ailment.
The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Staal will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. William Carrier will draw back into the lineup to replace Staal. At age 37, Staal has remained an effective leader and contributor for the Hurricanes. He has 36 points (20G / 16A) in 75 games this season, matching his highest offensive output in the last half-decade.
The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Svechnikov will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. Jackson Blake will draw back into the lineup to replace Svechnikov. After an abysmal start to the 2025-26 season, scoring zero points in his first eight games, Svechnikov hopes to carry his late-season momentum into the postseason. He has a career-high 70 points (31G / 39A) through 79 games.
The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Jarvis will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. Taylor Hall will draw back into the lineup to replace Jarvis. The 23-year-old Jarvis has finished the previous two seasons with 67 points and at least 32 goals, a trend that has continued in his most effective offensive season to date, scoring 66 points (32G / 34A) in only 71 games.
The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Aho will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. Logan Stankoven will draw back into the lineup to replace Aho. With 80 points (27G / 53A) in 79 games this season, Aho has locked up a point-per-game season for the fifth time in his 10-year career.
Chatfield missed Carolina's previous two contests due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup vs. Philadelphia on Monday. The 29-year-old shutdown defensemen has appeared in 71 games this season, picking up two goals, 17 points and a +16 plus/minus while averaging 20:06 TOI.
With Carolina locked into a playoff position, K'Andre Miller was a scratch due to rest for the Hurricane's previous game but will draw back into their lineup vs. Philadelphia on Monday. The 26-year-old has had an excellent first season in Carolina, with eight goals, 37 points and a +8 plus/minus through 71 appearances.
Jankowski was a healthy scratch due to rest-related reasons for Carolina's previous game but will draw back into the Hurricanes' lineup vs. Philadelphia on Monday. The veteran forward has enjoyed a solid 2025-26 campaign, reaching double digit goals (10) and assists (10) for just the 2nd time in his 10-year career.
With Carolina resting a lump sum of players, William Carrier will draw back into the lineup vs. Philadelphia on Monday after sitting last game for resting purposes. The veteran 31-year-old has been incredibly useful as a bottom-six forward in his second season with Carolina, with seven goals, 18 points and a +5 plus/minus through 68 appearances.
Hall was a healthy scratch for Carolina's previous contest due to rest related purposes but will step back into the lineup on Monday vs. Philadelphia as another handful of Hurricane's players get the night off. The one-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner has done very well in a complimentary role with Carolina this season, picking up 18-goals, 48 points and 136 SOG in 79 games this season.
With Carolina locking up their playoff position over the weekend, Jackson Blake found himself out of the lineup due to rest related purposes but will draw back into the lineup vs. Philadelphia on Monday. The 22-year-old forward has taken a massive step forward in his second NHL season, picking up career highs in goals (22), assists (30), points (52), PIMs (40) and SOG (167) through 79 games played.
With first place in the Metropolitan Division clinched and just one point away from clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Hurricanes will rest several key players on Monday, with the postseason less than a week away. Stankoven has been an effective offensive contributor in his previous two postseasons and hopes to carry his late-season momentum into a deep playoff run for the Hurricanes. The 23-year-old has nine points (7G / 2A) during a six-game point streak.
