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Kochetkov will start in Philadelphia on Saturday.
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Carolina Hurricanes News
Carolina has signed Joel Nystrom to a four-year contract extension worth $1.225M AAV ($4.9M total).
Nystrom was not expected to be a full-time presence on the Hurricanes' blueline this season, but injuries thrust him into a regular role that he has thrived in. The 23-year-old, a seventh-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, is in his first NHL season and has four assists while averaging 16:02 time-on-ice through 23 games.
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Bussi will start on Thursday in Washington.
If not for an injury to Pyotr Kochetkov to start the 2025-26 season, Bussi would likely not be in the mix for the Hurricanes, but excellent play has earned him his third start in the last four games. The 27-year-old Bussi, a first-year NHLer, has a 2.09 GAA and .909 SV% in 10 games this season (9-1-0). He has a 1.35 GAA and .933 SV% in his last four games (4-0-0). The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as -113 road favorites against a Washington Capitals team that is 10-1-2 in its last 13 games.
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Bussi is in the starter's crease at Carolina's morning skate.
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Bussi will start against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
The Hurricanes have not been in top form lately, 3-4-0 in their last seven, something that can't be said when Bussi has been between the pipes. The 27-year-old first-year NHLer has been excellent when called upon for the Hurricanes, winning six straight, and posting a 2.21 GAA and .903 SV% through nine games this season (8-1-0). The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as -195 home favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has fumbled its way to a 2-1-4 record in its last seven games.
Kotkaniemi will be a healthy scratch vs. Columbus on Tuesday.
Mark Jankowski will draw back into the Hurricanes' lineup on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, sending Kotkaniemi to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Kotkaniemi recently returned from a multi-week absence due to an injury, and has a -2 plus/minus while averaging 12:22 time-on-ice in those two games.
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Jankowski will draw back into Carolina's lineup vs. Columbus on Tuesday.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, allowing Jankowski to re-enter the lineup. The 31-year-old Jankowski has four points (1G / 3A) and is averaging 11:05 time-on-ice through 17 games this season.
Nystrom is expected to draw back into Carolina's lineup vs. Columbus on Tuesday.
Nystrom did not play in Carolina's most recent game, but he will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 23-year-old first-year blueliner is averaging 16:26 time-on-ice and has three assists in 21 games this season.
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Bussi is in the starter's crease at Carolina's morning skate.
The Hurricanes have not been in top form lately, 3-4-0 in their last seven, something that can't be said when Bussi has been between the pipes. The 27-year-old first-year NHLer has been excellent when called upon for the Hurricanes, winning six straight, and posting a 2.21 GAA and .903 SV% through nine games this season (8-1-0). The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as -195 home favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has fumbled its way to a 2-1-4 record in its last seven games.
Nystrom will be a healthy scratch vs. San Jose on Sunday.
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Reilly will draw back into Carolina's lineup vs. San Jose on Sunday.
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Kochetkov will start vs. San Jose on Sunday.
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Jankowski will draw out of the Hurricanes lineup on Saturday.
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Reilly will draw out of the Hurricanes lineup on Saturday.
Miller (illness) will play against the Predators on Saturday.
Kotkaniemi (lower-body) was activated off injured reserve and will play against the Predators on Saturday.
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Bussi will start against the Predators on Saturday.
Fensore has been assigned to Chicago Wolves (AHL).
Fensore made his season debut on October 28th, but was limited to only one NHL contest. The 24-year-old blueliner has picked up 15 points (3G / 12A) in 17 AHL games this season with the Chicago Wolves.
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Reilly will draw into the Hurricanes lineup on Thursday.
Reilly will slot in for K'Andre Miller, who is out with an illness. Reilly has appeared in 19 games this season, logging one goal and four assists.
Miller (illness) will not play against the Maple Leafs on Thursday.
Miller has already missed six games this season due to injuries and is unavailable again onThursday due to illness. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging a career-high 23:02 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 19 games this season.