Hall goes from the basement dwelling Blackhawks to what's now become one of the most exciting teams in the NHL in the Hurricanes. It's a welcomed fresh start for Hall, who ultimately struggled to stay healthy and productive during his tenure in Chicago. The former Hart Trophy winner tallied 11 goals and 17 assists in 56 games across parts of two seasons with the Blackhawks.
Ehlers is battling an illness, and his status for Friday's game against the Utah Hockey Club is up in the air. The 28-year-old Ehlers is pacing for a career-best season, with 40 points (14G / 26A) through 40 games. His career high is 64 points (25G / 39A) in 82 games in the 2016-17 season.
Hall was a surprise scratch on Friday with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. It's unclear at this point if he is dealing with an undisclosed injury or if he's simply a healthy scratch.
Carrier has not played since January 4th, missing 10 straight, and will continue to be sidelined month-to-month. The 30-year-old Carrier was averaging 11:37 time-on-ice, recording nine points (4G / 5A) and 136 hits in 39 games before his injury.
Ehlers is battling an illness, and his status for Friday's game against the Utah Hockey Club is up in the air. The 28-year-old Ehlers is pacing for a career-best season, with 40 points (14G / 26A) through 40 games. His career high is 64 points (25G / 39A) in 82 games in the 2016-17 season.
Gostisbehere was not at the Hurricanes' morning skate on Thursday, attending to personal matters, but is ready to play in the evening against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old Gostisbehere continues to quarterback the top powerplay unit in Carolina and has 28 points (6G / 22A) in 40 games this season. That said, his productivity has dipped significantly, with only three points (0G / 3A) in his last 12 games after being nearly a point-per-game player with 25 points (6G / 19A) in his previous 27.
Gostisbehere was not at the Hurricanes' morning skate on Thursday, attending to personal matters, but should be ready to play in the evening against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old Gostisbehere continues to quarterback the top powerplay unit in Carolina and has 28 points (6G / 22A) in 40 games this season. That said, his productivity has dipped significantly, with only three points (0G / 3A) in his last 12 games after being nearly a point-per-game player with 25 points (6G / 19A) in his previous 27.
Jankowski was limited to only 1:16 time-on-ice before exiting Saturday's 6-2 win over the Minnesota Wild due to an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old Jankowski is averaging 12:44 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 37 games this season.
Jankowski was limited to only 1:16 time-on-ice before exiting Saturday's 6-2 win over the Minnesota Wild due to an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old Jankowski is averaging 12:44 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 37 games this season.
Smith is an offensive-minded defenseman that has had trouble solidifying himself in the NHL since being drafted 17th overall in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The 24-year-old has two points (1G / 1A) in eight games with the Hurricanes this season.
Frederik Andersen (knee) was activated from Injured Reserve, but Kochetkov will be between the pipes on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Kochetkov allowed three goals on 20 shots (.850 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, and only has one win in his last four games (1-2-1). The 25-year-old Kochetkov has a 2.54 GAA and .901 SV% in 28 appearances this season (16-9-2). The Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as -160 home favorites against a Golden Knights club that has lost three of their last four (1-3-0).
Frederik Andersen (knee) was activated from Injured Reserve, but Kochetkov will likely be between the pipes on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Kochetkov allowed three goals on 20 shots (.850 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, and only has one win in his last four games (1-2-1). The 25-year-old Kochetkov has a 2.54 GAA and .901 SV% in 28 appearances this season (16-9-2). The Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as -160 home favorites against a Golden Knights club that has lost three of their last four (1-3-0).
Smith is an offensive-minded defenseman that has had trouble solidifying himself in the NHL since being drafted 17th overall in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The 24-year-old has two points (1G / 1A) in eight games with the Hurricanes this season.
The Hurricanes, fresh off a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, will roll with Kochetkov between the pipes again after performing well in the losing effort, saving 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%). The 25-year-old Kochetkov has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.50 GAA and .902 SV% in 26 appearances (15-9-1). The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Toronto Maple Leafs squad riding a five-game winning streak.
Kochetkov has lost three of his last four starts (1-2-1), allowing 11 goals and posting a .893 SV%, and will attempt to rebound on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 25-year-old netminder has a 2.48 GAA and .901 SV% in 25 appearances this season (15-8-1). The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as -113 road favorites against a Lightning club outscored 13-5 during a four-game losing skid. Tampa Bay defeated Carolina in their only other meeting this season, 4-1 on opening night.
Kochetkov has lost three of his last four starts (1-2-1), allowing 11 goals and posting a .893 SV%, and will attempt to rebound on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 25-year-old netminder has a 2.48 GAA and .901 SV% in 25 appearances this season (15-8-1). The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as -113 road favorites against a Lightning club outscored 13-5 during a four-game losing skid. Tampa Bay defeated Carolina in their only other meeting this season, 4-1 on opening night.
