Carolina Hurricanes News

Robinson suffered an MCL sprain in his right knee on January 31st and will miss roughly six weeks. Brendan Gaunce was recalled from the AHL and will replace Robinson in the lineup on Tuesday. Cole Sillinger will take on a PK role in his absence.

Kotkaniemi likely will not be available for Monday's game in Toronto after testing positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. It's unclear who will replace him in the lineup, with the only reserve forward being Teuvo Teravainen, who is a game-time decision. The Hurricanes may have to call up Josh Leivo from the AHL if Teravainen can't play.

Deslauriers missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury but will be back in the lineup on Monday. Deslauriers will likely replace Buddy Robinson on the Ducks' fourth line.

Deslauriers will not be available for Thursday's game in Montreal. Josh Manson will return from the COVID-19 protocol list, so the Ducks could go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen.

Smith suffered an upper-body injury on Wednesday and will not be available for Saturday's game vs. the Hurricanes. Expect a defenseman to be recalled from the taxi squad to replace Smith.

The move to LTIR means that Ehlers will have to miss 10 games or 24 days, whichever comes first. In Ehlers' case, he won't be eligible to play until February 14th vs. the Blackhawks.

Ehlers suffered a knee injury in a knee-on-knee collision with Dmitry Orlov on Tuesday. Orlov was suspended for two games for the hit but it looks like it's going to cost Ehlers a lot more time.

Martinook will miss Friday's game vs. the Rangers and Saturday's game in New Jersey after testing positive for COVID-19. Josh Leivo skated in his spot in Thursday's practice.

Dzingel will come out of the lineup on Wednesday, so look for Alex Galchenyuk to replace him on the fourth line.

Ehlers suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's game after a knee-on-knee hit from Dmitry Orlov. Head coach Dave Lowry already ruled Ehlers out for Thursday's game and said he could be out longer. Luckily for the Jets, they are expecting to get Paul Stastny back to replace Ehlers.

Slavin missed two games while in COVID-19 protocol but will return to the lineup tonight in Boston. Slavin will be back on the top pair and second power-play unit and comes into play with 18 points (1G / 17A) in 33 games this season.

Ehlers missed one game while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play tonight in Washington. Ehlers, who has 25 points (13G / 12A) in 33 games this season, will skate on the top line with Mark Scheifele and Andrew Copp.