Carolina Hurricanes News

Gostisbehere has not played in the Hurricanes' previous three games, but was back at practice on Friday and could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 32-year-old Gostisbehere has already missed several stints due to injuries this season, missing 12 total games, but has been outstanding when in the lineup, scoring 29 points (4G / 25A) in 28 games. He ranks third amongst all defenseman, averaging 1.04 points-per-game, trailing only Cale Makar and Zach Werenski.

With Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) expected to miss the entire season, and Frederik Andersen's ongoing struggles, Carolina's crease seems destined to belong to Bussi for the foreseeable future. The 27-year-old Bussi, in his first NHL season, has been near perfect, winning 13 of 15 games (13-11-) while posting a stellar 2.08 GAA and .912 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as -17 home favorites against a Montreal Canadiens team with points in six straight games (4-0-2).

With Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) expected to miss the entire season, and Frederik Andersen's ongoing struggles, Carolina's crease seems destined to belong to Bussi for the foreseeable future. The 27-year-old Bussi, in his first NHL season, has been near perfect, winning 13 of 15 games (13-11-) while posting a stellar 2.08 GAA and .912 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as -17 home favorites against a Montreal Canadiens team with points in six straight games (4-0-2).

Jarvis still needs to be approved for contact before a realistic return date is in sight, but he presence at practice was still an encouraging sign. The 23-year-old Jarvis was having a great season before his injury in mid December, scoring 29 points (19G / 10A) in 34 games.

Miller did not play in Carolina's most recent game, but will be an option on Monday against his former team, the New York Rangers. The 25-year-old Miller is averaging 22:31 time-on-ice and has 13 points (2G / 11A) in 29 games this season.

Miller did not play in Carolina's most recent game, but he could be an option on Monday against his former team, the New York Rangers. The 25-year-old Miller is averaging 22:31 time-on-ice and has 13 points (2G / 11A) in 29 games this season.

Kochetkov showed no signs of an ailment at practice on Sunday, but has surfaced on Injured Reserve. Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour later revealed that Kochetkov is undergoing surgery to address a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old Kochetkov has already missed two significant stints this season due to a lower-body injury, likely indicating this ongoing issue is what the goaltender is targeting through surgery. Expect Brandon Bussi to see an increased workload while Kochetkov is sidelined.

With the surprising news that Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) will undergo surgery that will keep him out long-term, Bussi should see a significant increase in playing time, beginning with Monday's contest against the New York Rangers. The 27-year-old Bussi has been outstanding in his first NHL season, posting a 2.10 GAA and .912 SV% in 14 games (12-1-1). The Hurricanes enter the action on Monday as -171 home favorites against the Rangers.

Kochetkov showed no signs of an ailment at practice on Sunday, but has surfaced on Injured Reserve due to an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old Kochetkov has already missed two significant stints this season while tending to a lower-body injury, but it's unclear if his current injury is related. Expect Brandon Bussi to see an increased workload while Kochetkov is sidelined.

Once a 34-point defenseman (4G / 30A) in the 2022-23 season, Valimaki has fallen out of rotation with Utah and will report to the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) after clearing waivers. The 27-year-old defenseman has five points (2G / 3A) in 34 games with Utah last season.

With Noah Philp being claimed off waivers, the Hurricanes have assigned Nadeau to the Chicago Wolves (AHL) in a corresponding move. The 20-year-old Nadeau has two goals in eight games with Carolina this season.

Bussi gave up three goals on 41 shots in the Hurricanes' shootout loss in Florida on December 19th. The loss snapped a nine-game winning streak for Bussi, who has been outstanding this season, going 11-1-1 with a 2.11 GAA, .913 SV% and one shutout in 13 games. He is top-10 in the NHL with a 69.2% Quality Start%.

Carrier missed Tuesday's game vs. the Panthers due to illness, but is expected to play Saturday vs. the Red Wings. Carrier, who has seven points (3G / 4A) in 29 games this season, is expected to be back on the third line with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook.

Martinook missed the last three games with a lower-body injury, but was back on the ice for Saturday's morning skate. Martinook, who has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 33 games, is expected to skate in his usual spot on the third line next to Jordan Staal.