Gostisbehere has missed several multi-week stints this season, most recently being sidelined since January 13th because of a lower-body injury. That said, when healthy, the 32-year-old Gostisbehere has been one of the most productive blueliners this season, scoring 32 points (6G / 26A) in 35 games. He hopes to return to lineup when Carolina returns to action on Thursday against the Utah Mammoth.
Bussi has remained the more reliable option between the pipes for the Hurricanes, and will likely return there on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. The 27-year-old Bussi continues to impress in his first NHL season and is coming off a terrific effort in Monday's 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%). He has a 1.01 GAA and .941 SV% in his last two games (2-0-0).
Andersen has had a woeful time in Carolina's net this season, but is coming off of his best performance in weeks, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. Prior to that, he had a disappointing 3.64 GAA and .840 SV% in his previous 12 games (2-7-3). The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as significant -295 home favorites against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Robinson exited Monday's game in the first period because of an upper-body injury. Following the game, Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour stated that Robinson needs further evaluation, but the outlook was concerning, as confirmed by the announcement that he will be out indefinitely. The 30-year-old forward has 15 points (10G / 5A) in 43 games this season.
Robinson exited Monday's game in the first period because of an upper-body injury. Folloing the game, Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour stated that Robinson needs to be evaluated further but the outlook was concerning. The 30-year-old forward has 15 points (10G / 5A) in 43 games this season.
Robinson exited Monday's game in the first period because of an upper-body injury. Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour should provide an update following the game. The 30-year-old forward has 15 points (10G / 5A) in 43 games this season.
With William Carrier returning from a lower-body injury, Kotkaniemi will be the odd-man out of the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Kotkaniemi has seen limited action this season, primarily on the fourth line, scoring seven points (2G / 5A) in 29 games.
Carrier has missed the last three games due to an undisclosed injury, but will draw back into the lineup on Monday afternoon against the Buffalo Sabres. The 31-year-old Carrier scored a goal in his most recent game, giving him 10 points (5G / 5A) in 38 games this season.
Since the injury of Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body), likely ruling him out for the season, the Hurricanes have alternated between Frederik Andersen and Brandon Bussi. The 27-year-old Bussi, in his first NHL season, remains a surprising bright spot for a team with intentions of finishing in first place in the Eastern Conference. Bussi saved 15 of 16 shots (.938 SV%) in a blowout 9-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Friday, improving to 4-1-0 with a 2.04 GAA and .910 SV% in his last five games. The Hurricanes enter Monday's action as -182 home favorites against a rolling Buffalo Sabres team coming off a 5-4 overtime defeat to the Minnesota Wild for just their third loss in their last 16 games (13-2-1).
Gostisbehere was a game-time decision on Friday, and the Hurricanes will be hopeful he can play on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old defenseman has cooled off a little, but is still having an excellent season, with 32 points (6G / 26A) in 35 games.
Philp is an undrafted 27-year-old who made his NHL debut last season after some success at the AHL level. He scored three points (2G / 1A) in 15 games with the Oilers this season before being placed on waivers and ultimately claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes. He has zero point in two games with Carolina.
In 33 games this season, his first exposure to the NHL, Nystrom has eight assists and is averaging 15:37 time-on-ice. He takes the roster spot of Noah Philp, who was placed on IR with a concussion.
Slavin just recently returned after missing ten games with an upper-body injury, and was given the night off after playing two games. He will return to the lineup on Friday against the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old veteran defenseman has one assist in seven games this season.
Carrier is battling an undisclosed injury, did not play for Carolina on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings, and will remain sidelined on Friday against the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old Carrier scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Seattle Kraken, giving him 10 points (5G / 5A) in 38 games this season.
Gostisbehere has been overcoming an illness and did not practice on Thursday. He is unlikely to play on Friday against the Florida Panthers, but the Hurricanes will be hopeful he can play on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old defenseman has cooled off a little, but is still having an excellent season, with 32 points (6G / 26A) in 35 games.
Bussi was serviceable in his previous outing, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%), but received no goal support as the Hurricanes were defeated 3-0 by the St. Louis Blues. The 27-year-old Bussi, in his first NHL season, remains the most reliable option between the pipes for the Hurricanes, with a 2.31 GAA and .902 SV% in 20 games (16-3-1). The Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as -172 home favorites against a Panthers team on a two-game winning streak.
Denver Barkey will draw back into Philadelphia's lineup on Thursday, sending Deslauriers back to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old Deslauriers has played 18 games this season and remains in search of his first point.
