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The Hurricanes have signed Khudobin to a two-year, $4.5 million US deal.

The Hurricanes were exploring the option of trading on of their three goalies, but with this signing it will come down to Cam Ward or Justin Peters. Khudobin has been great in his first season in Carolina and this contract shows that. He is expected to get the nod tonight in San Jose.

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Khudobin is expected to get the call in goal for Carolina.

Khudobin stopped 28 of 30 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Kings on Saturday. He has a three-game losing streak while posting a 2.67 GAA and .907 SV%. He enters play in the SAP Center with a 5-4-0 road record with a 2.56 GAA and .919 SV% away from home. He draws a tough matchup vs. a high-scoring Sharks team who have won four of five.

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Khudobin leads the Hurricanes onto the ice for warmups.

The Hurricanes did not play well in front on Khudobin on Thursday. It resulted in three goals against on 33 shots in the loss to the Stars. They will look to improve this afternoon in Los Angeles. The Kings sit 27th in the NHL in goals, so it is a good matchup for Dobby.

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Khudobin leads the Hurricanes onto the ice for warmups and starts vs. Price and the Habs.

Khudobin allowed one goal on 35 shots in a 5-1 win over the Panthers last night. The great outing has earned him another start tonight vs. the Canadiens. Khudobin has won six of his last eight while holding opponents to just 2.13 goals per game. Continue to ride the hot streak.

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Khudobin starts in goal for the Hurricanes.

Khudobin stopped 27 of 28 shots in a win over the Blues on Friday. Khudobin was named the first star of the month of January going 10-4-0 with a 2.19 GAA and .927 SV%. He will see his starts cut a little bit with the return of Cam Ward, but as long as he continues to play well he gives the Hurricanes the best chance to win.

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Khudobin is practising in the 'starter's crease'.

Khudobin stopped 27 of 28 shots in a win over the Blues on Friday. Khudobin was named the first star of the month of January going 10-4-0 with a 2.19 GAA and .927 SV%. He will probably see his starts cut a little bit with the return of Cam Ward, but as long as he continues to play well he gives the Hurricanes the best chance to win.

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Khudobin in net for the Hurricanes.

Khudobin allowed three goals on 30 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak and moved him to 9-4-0 with a 2.28 GAA and .924 SV% in January. He will look to finish out the month on a high-note, but it won't be easy with the Blues in town.

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Khudobin is practicing in the "starter's crease" this morning; likely to get the nod tonight.

Khudobin allowed three goals on 30 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak and moved him to 9-4-0 with a 2.28 GAA and .924 SV% in January. He will look to finish out the month on a high-note, but it won't be easy with the Blues in town.

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Weber is day to day with an upper-body injury and did not skate Thursday in Nashville's first practice since the defenseman was hurt.

Weber left Tuesday night's 4-3 win at Winnipeg 3:28 into the third period and did not return. The Predators took Wednesday off, and Weber was not seen in the locker room after practice Thursday. The Predators will leave his status as day-to-day an reevaluate him on Friday.

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Weber left Tuesday's game early in the third period and did not return.

Weber had recorded his 23rd assist earlier in the contest, but retired to the dressing room after playing just 17:45 (averages 26:43). There is no word on the nature or severity of Weber's injury, but we should get an update today. Weber is currently tied for NHL lead in goals for defensemen with 13 and his 36 points is good for fifth.

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Khudobin leads the Hurricanes onto the ice for warmups; he starts.

Khudobin stopped 22 of 24 shots in yesterday's win over the Blue Jackets. The Hurricanes offence is rolling right now and Khudobin is shutting the door. He has won four consecutive starts while positing a 2.50 GAA and .903 SV%. This will mark the second straight time he has started both games of a back-to-back in less than seven days.

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Martinez is out tonight, not on road-trip with the Kings because of a hyperextended elbow.

With Martinez out that opens the door for Matt Greene get back into the Kings lineup. Greene has missed the last six games with an injury. It is a short two-game road-trip that wraps up tomorrow, expect Martinez to miss at least these two games.

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Khudobin is the Hurricanes confirmed starter.

Khudobin stopped 23 of 26 shots in a 6-3 win over the Senators on Saturday. Khudobin has won three in a row with a 2.67 GAA and .899 SV%. He has enjoyed a lot of success in his first season with the Hurricanes, he sits at 10-3-0 with a 2.20 GAA and .927 SV% so far. Tonight he will face a surging Columbus squad.

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