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Carrier (lower-body) is expected to face an extended absence after leaving Thursday's game vs. Colorado.

Carrier exited Carolina's previous game early in the first period after only 1:16 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old bottom-six forward was off to a solid start to the season, with three points (1G / 2A) in seven games. He is expected be out of the lineup for an extended period.

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Carrier (lower-body) returned to Carolina's practice in a regular jersey on Monday.

Carrier had surgery in mid January to address a lower-body injury and finally made his return to practice after over three months of being sidelined. The 30-year-old Carrier was averaging 11:37 time-on-ice, recording nine points (4G / 5A) and 136 hits in 39 games before his injury.

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The Hurricanes have signed William Carrier to a six-year deal worth $12.0 million ($2.0M AAV).

Carrier has spent the last seven seasons with Vegas but will pack his bags as he heads to Carolina on a six-year, $12.0 million ($2.0M AAV) deal. The 29-year-old had a down and injury-filled season in 2023-24, with only six goals and eight points in 39 games played.

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Carrier (upper body) is out on Tuesday vs. Vancouver and considered day-to-day.

Carrier has missed Vegas' previous two games and will remain out on Tuesday vs. Vancouver as he is still considered day-to-day. The 29-year-old's production has been down this season as he only has six goals and eight points in 39 games played after posting a career-high with 25 points in 56 games a season ago.

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Carrier (upper body) was a full participant in Vegas' practice on Monday and is targeting a Thursday return vs. Calgary.

Carrier has not suited up for the Golden Knights in over two months but returned to practice on Monday and has hopes to return to the lineup on Thursday vs. Calgary. The hard-hitting forward has seven points (5G / 2A), 55 shots, and 71 hits in 33 games this season.

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