Raanta is not expected to see any playoff action any time soon, as the Hurricanes are simply opting to add some emergency depth and fill out their playoff roster. Dylan Coghlan and Max Comtois were also recalled on Tuesday.
Comtois is not expected to see any playoff action any time soon, as the Hurricanes are simply opting to add some emergency depth and fill out their playoff roster. Dylan Coghlan and Antti Raanta were also recalled on Tuesday.
Coghlan is not expected to see any playoff action any time soon, as the Hurricanes are simply opting to add some emergency depth and fill out their playoff roster. Max Comtois and Antti Raanta were also recalled on Tuesday.
Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said that Pesce's injury is "not looking good" and that he would be re-evaluated on Tuesday. It sounds like Pesce is going to miss some time, which would be a huge blow to the Hurricanes' blueline. Luckily, they have great depth at the position and can turn to either veteran Tony DeAngelo or rookie Scott Morrow in Game 3 if Pesce is unavailable.
Despite rotating starts between Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov since the former returned from injury in early March, the Hurricanes will turn back to Andersen for a second consecutive game on Monday. Andersen has been on a tear since returning from the aforementioned injury, posting a 9-1-0 record and a .951 SV% over his final ten regular season appearances, and that form carried over into Game 1 on Saturday. Andersen allowed just a single goal on 34 shots as the Hurricanes sealed a 3-1 victory. They enter action tonight as -225 favourites over the Islanders in Game 2.
Since returning from a scary blood clotting issue, Andersen has been nothing short of spectacular for the Hurricanes. The veteran netminder has gone 9-1-0 while only allowing more than two goals once and posting a .951 SV% and three shutouts in 10 games. During last year's postseason Andersen was 5-3 with a. 1.83 GAA and .927 SV%.
Fast was limited to only 6:53 time-on-ice before exiting the Hurricanes' season finale on Tuesday, a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, due to an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old Fast scored 19 points (6G / 13A) in 73 games this season.
Fast was limited to only 6:53 time-on-ice before exiting the Hurricanes' season finale on Tuesday, a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, due to an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old Fast scored 19 points (6G / 13A) in 73 games this season.
Coghlan made his season debut with the Hurricanes in their final game of the season, playing 17:59 time-on-ice. The 26-year-old Coghlan has 41 points (16G / 25A) in 59 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).
Comtois recorded an assist while playing 13:04 time-on-ice while making his Hurricanes debut in their season finale on Tuesday but has been reassigned to the AHL. The 25-year-old Comtois has 43 points (19G / 24A) in 62 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL).
Coghlan has yet to crack the Hurricanes lineup this season but will get the chance tonight after being recalled earlier today. The 26-year-old Coghlan has 41 points (16G / 25A) in 59 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).
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.
The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Svechnikov has had a season frustrated by a myriad of injuries but ends the 2023-24 campaign with 52 points (19G / 33A) in 59 games.
The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. The veteran Staal will receive some extra rest before the playoffs, capping a season where he scored 30 points (10G / 20A) in 80 games.
The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Slavin ends the 2023-24 campaign with 37 points (6G / 31A), 151 shots, and 121 blocks in 81 games.
The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Pesce ends the 2023-24 campaign with 13 points (3G / 10A), 108 shots, and 113 blocks in 70 games.
The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Jarvis ends the 2023-24 campaign with a career-high 67 points (33G / 34A) in 81 games.
The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Andersen will not dress on Tuesday, leaving the crease to Spencer Martin. The 34-year-old Andersen ends the 2023-24 campaign with a stellar 1.84 GAA and .932 SV% in 16 games (13-2-0).
The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Guentzel ends the 2023-24 campaign with 77 points (30G / 47A) in 67 games. The 29-year-old forward has been terrific since joining the Hurricanes at the trade deadline, including scoring 13 points in his last eight games.
The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Aho ends the 2023-24 campaign with a career-high 89 points (36G / 53A) in 78 games.
