The Hurricanes have recalled Scott Darling from Charlotte (AHL).
With Curtis McElhinney banged up, Darling quickly returns to the NHL after clearing waivers and being sent down on November 30th. Darling struggled with the Hurricanes this season but has gone 3-1-0 with a 2.35 GAA and .911 SV% in five games with Charlotte. He will likely split time with Petr Mrazek while McElhinney is out.
McElhinney is out with a lower-body injury; will be re-evaluated when the team returns to Carolina.
Goalie Start
Mrazek leads the Hurricanes onto the ice for warmups.
Mrazek stopped 33 of 34 shots in the Hurricanes loss in Los Angeles last Sunday. With Curtis McElhinney dealing with an undisclosed injury, look for Mrazek to start tonight in Anaheim. The Ducks come in on a five-game winning streak having averaged 3.80 goals for per game over that span.
Source: Phil Hulett 12/7/18, 9:32 pm EST
McElhinney (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game in Anaheim.
McElhinney was forced to leave Thursday’s practice early and likely won’t be available for Friday’s game in Anaheim. With the Hurricanes’ new No.1 out, look for Petr Mrazek to start with the recently recalled Alex Nedeljkovic as his backup.
Goalie Start
Mrazek will likely start Friday in Anaheim.
Mrazek stopped 33 of 34 shots in the Hurricanes loss in Los Angeles last Sunday. With Curtis McElhinney dealing with an undisclosed injury, look for Mrazek to start tonight in Anaheim. The Ducks come in on a five-game winning streak having averaged 3.80 goals for per game over that span.
The Hurricanes have recalled Alex Nedeljkovic from Charlotte (AHL).
Nedeljkovic is expected to serve as Petr Mrazek’s backup on Friday with Curtis McElhinney out with an undisclosed injury. Nedeljkovic, was a second-round pick in 2014, and has performed well in the AHL this season. The 22-year-old is 12-4-0 with a 2.94 GAA and .890 SV% in 18 games with the Checkers.
Call Up
The Hurricanes have recalled Saku Maenalanen from Charlotte (AHL).
Staal has been diagnosed with a concussion and will not play on Friday.
Goalie Start
McElhinney will start Wednesday in San Jose.
McElhinney allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Hurricanes loss to the Ducks on Friday. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for McElhinney, who was 4-1-1 with a 1.66 GAA and .949 SV% in November. Tonight he takes on a Sharks team that is 8-3-2 on home-ice and is averaging 3.04 goals for per game (14th in the NHL) through 28 games.
Line Change
Fleury will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday.
Fleury re-entered the lineup on Sunday but will serve as a healthy scratch tonight with Brett Pesce playing for the first time since November 10th.
Pesce will be back in the Hurricanes lineup on Wednesday.
Pesce was activated from IR on Saturday but was a healthy scratch for Sunday’s game. In total, he has sat out for the last nine games but returns tonight with two goals, one assist and 27 shots in 17 games this season.
Goalie Start
McElhinney will likely start Wednesday in San Jose.
Goalie Start
Mrazek will start Sunday in Los Angeles.
The Hurricanes have activated Brett Pesce (lower-body) from IR.
Pesce has missed the last eight games with a lower-body injury but is expected to play Sunday in Los Angeles. Pesce has just two goals and one assist in 17 games this season.
The Hurricanes have acquired Haydn Fleury (concussion) from IR.
Fleury has missed the last three games with a concussion but is expected to return to the lineup in Los Angeles on Sunday. Fleury has just one assist in eight games this season.
Send Down
The Hurricanes have sent Jake Bean to Charlotte (AHL).
Bean did not record a point while averaging just 8:27 TOI/gm in two games during his call-up. He returns to Charlotte, where he has 11 points (3G / 8A) in 21 games this season.
Send Down
Darling has cleared waivers and been assigned to Charlotte (AHL).
Some more early-season struggles and Curtis McElhinney playing lights out as of late led to Darling being waived on Thursday. Darling stopped 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) in his only AHL action this season. He will get a lot of playing time with the Checkers to try and get his game back on track and could return to the NHL if McElhinney and/or Petr Mrazek struggle.
Ferland will not play on Friday due to a concussion.
Ferland will miss Friday’s games with a concussion that he likely suffered in Montreal on Tuesday. With Ferland out, the Hurricanes are forced to shuffle their lines and Clark Bishop is up from Charlotte (AHL) to centre the fourth line. It is difficult to pinpoint how long a player will be sidelined with a concussion so consider Ferland day-to-day.
Goalie Start
McElhinney will start Friday vs. the Ducks.
McElhinney was outstanding in Montreal, stopping 48 of the 49 shots that he faced to preserve a 2-1 win. McElhinney has won four straight games while allowing just five goals on 150 shots (.967 SV%). His stellar play led to the Hurricanes placing Scott Darling on waivers yesterday, handing the No.1 job to McElhinney for the time being.
Source: @NHLCanes 11/30/18, 10:57 am EST
Goalie Start
McElhinney is expected to start Friday vs. the Ducks.
McElhinney was outstanding in Montreal, stopping 48 of the 49 shots that he faced to preserve a 2-1 win. McElhinney has won four straight games while allowing just five goals on 150 shots (.967 SV%). His stellar play led to the Hurricanes placing Scott Darling on waivers yesterday, handing the No.1 job to McElhinney for the time being.