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Kochetkov will start against the Canucks on Friday.

The Hurricanes have been running a goalie rotation with three netminders over the past two weeks, and will turn to Kochetkov on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old Kochetkov has been solid since returning from an injury and making his debut at the beginning of November, posting a 1.47 GAA and .936 SV% in three appearances (2-0-0). The Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as significant -262 home favorites against a Canucks team that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

Pyotr Kochetkov
Kochetkov is in the starter's crease at Carolina's morning skate.

The Hurricanes have been running a goalie rotation with three netminders over the past two weeks, and will likely turn to Kochetkov on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old Kochetkov has been solid since returning from an injury and making his debut at the beginning of November, posting a 1.47 GAA and .936 SV% in three appearances (2-0-0). The Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as significant -262 home favorites against a Canucks team that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

Pyotr Kochetkov
Andersen (concussion) returned to Carolina's practice on Thursday.

Andersen seemed like he did not want to exit Carolina's previous game after a collision, indicating that he may have been pulled for precautionary reasons by a concussion spotter. This was likely the case, given his full participation at practice on Thursday. The 36-year-old Andersen has a 3.00 GAA and .892 SV% in nine games this season (5-4-0).

Frederik Andersen
Andersen (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's game in the third period and did not return.

Andersen seemed like he did not want to exit the game after a collision, indicating that he may have been pulled for precautionary reasons by a concussion spotter. That said, head coach Rod Brind'Amour has yet to provide an update on Andersen's status. With the Hurricanes already carrying three goalies between Andersen, Pyotr Kochetkov, and Brandon Bussi, the team likely won't rush Andersen back into the lineup if he is not 100%.

Frederik Andersen
Andersen will start against the Capitals on Tuesday.

The Hurricanes have kept Brandon Bussi in their netminding rotation despite the return of Pyotr Kochetkov, alternating all three goalies over the past week. That said, Andersen will be between the pipes on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 36-year-old Andersen saved 21 of 24 shots (.875 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild. He has a 2.97 GAA and .892 SV% in eight games this season (5-3-0). The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as -157 home favorites against a Capitals team amid a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).

Frederik Andersen
Legault had surgery to repair multiple torn extensor tendons on his hand and is expected to be out for 3-4 months.

Legault appeared to suffer a laceration on his hand during a second-period scrum in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 22-year-old rookie defenseman left a trail of blood on the ice as he skated off to the dressing room. He has since undergone successful surgery to repair multiple torn extensor tendons on his right hand and will be sidelined for three to four months.

Charles-Alexis Legault
Gostisbehere (mid-body) is expected to return vs. Washington on Tuesday.

Gostisbehere has only played one game in the past three weeks, battling through injuries, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 32-year-old Gostisbehere has been impressive offensively when in the lineup this season, with seven points (1G / 6A) in six games. He is expected to return to his familiar spot on the team's top powerplay unit.

Shayne Gostisbehere
Andersen is in the starter's crease at Carolina's morning skate.

The Hurricanes have kept Brandon Bussi in their netminding rotation despite the return of Pyotr Kochetkov, alternating all three goalies over the past week. That said, Andersen will likely be between the pipes on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 36-year-old Andersen saved 21 of 24 shots (.875 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild. He has a 2.97 GAA and .892 SV% in eight games this season (5-3-0). The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as -157 home favorites against a Capitals team amid a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).

Frederik Andersen
Legault (upper-body) did not travel with Carolina after leavin Saturday vs. Toronto.

Legault appeared to suffer a laceration on his hand during a second-period scrum in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 22-year-old rookie defenseman left a trail of blood on the ice as he skated off to the dressing room. No concrete update was provided on his status, but he did not travel with the team following the game.

Charles-Alexis Legault