Nadeau was the Hurricane's 30th overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old scored 46 points (19G / 27A) in 37 games playing collegiate hockey with the University of Maine this season.
Blake was the 109th overall pick of the Hurricanes in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old has spent the last two seasons playing collegiate hockey and has scored 60 points (22G / 38A) in 40 games this season with the University of North Dakota.
Niederreiter received several stitches in his leg after a game on April 1st and has missed the last five games since. The 31-year-old Niederreiter has struggled offensively lately, scoring zero points in his last 13 games.
The Hurricanes will turn to Spencer Martin in their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Martin has not played since February 29th, coinciding with Frederik Andersen's return from injury, but was solid when called upon before that. The 28-year-old Martin has a 1.97 GAA and .922 SV% in five games with the Hurricanes (4-0-1). The Hurricanes enter action as -228 road favourites.
Warren was the 166th pick of the Minnesota Wild in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He has spent the last several seasons playing collegiate hockey, most recently recording 18 points (4G / 14A) in 41 games with the University of Michigan this season.
Ekblad has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on April 2nd but will be ready for the start of the playoffs. Ekblad has seen a decrease in offensive productivity the last few years but is still a major part of the Panthers' blue line. He has 18 points (4G / 14A) in 51 games this season.
Coghlan has yet to crack the Hurricanes roster this season but could get the chance after being recalled on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Coghlan has 41 points (16G / 25A) in 59 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).
Comtois exclusively played in the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks over the last three seasons but has yet to make his mark this year. The 25-year-old Comtois has 43 points (19G / 24A) in 62 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL).
The 34-year-old Megna has spent the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign with the Providence Bruins (AHL), scoring 51 points (18G / 33A) in 67 games. John Beecher was loaned to Providence on Tuesday in a corresponding move.
Beecher has been a regular in the lineup for the Bruins over the last month, scoring three points (2G / 1A) in 13 games, but has been loaned to the Providence Bruins (AHL). Jayson Megna has been recalled in a corresponding move.
The Blue Jackets play their final game of the season on Tuesday and will turn to Greaves between the pipes. Greaves has struggled, allowing four or more goals in three straight (0-3-0), including six goals on 37 shots (.838 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-4 loss to the Nashville Predators. The Blue Jackets enter action as +224 road underdogs on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes
Ekman-Larsson has been held off the scoresheet in five of his last six games and will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday. Josh Mahura will draw into the lineup as a replacement.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson will not pay on Tuesday, allowing Mahura to re-enter the lineup. Mahura has nine-point (0G / 9A), 37 hits, and 26 blocks in 29 games this season.
Verhaeghe will return to the lineup sooner than anticipated and play on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Before his injury, Verhaeghe scored 71 points (34G / 37A) in 75 games and was on pace to set a career-high in points.
Originally a game-time decision, Barkov will play on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The elite forward has been terrific lately, collecting 12 points (5G / 7A) in his last 10 games, being held off the scoresheet only once.
With their playoff hopes on the line, the Red Wings will turn to Reimer on the tail end of a back-to-back set against the Montreal Canadiens. Reimer has only played once this month, a 5-4 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday when he saved 32 of 36 shots (.889 SV%). The Red Wings enter action as -186 road favourites.
Forbort has not played since early March but could be nearing a return to action as he will join the Providence Bruins (AHL) for a conditioning loan. The 32-year-old Forbort has four points (0G / 4A), 66 hits, and 65 blocks in 35 games this season.
The Blue Jackets play their final game of the season on Tuesday and will likely turn to Greaves between the pipes. Greaves has struggled, allowing four or more goals in three straight (0-3-0), including six goals on 37 shots (.838 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-4 loss to the Nashville Predators. The Blue Jackets enter action as +224 road underdogs on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Flyers will turn to Ersson between the pipes in their final game of the season. Ersson has played superbly in his last two games, allowing only one total goal and recording a 20-save shutout in his last outing, a 1-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils. The Flyers need to win against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday and need help around the league to make the playoffs, but they enter action as -143 home favourites.
