Emberson has appeared in all nine playoff games to date, but it looks like he will be replaced by Troy Stecher in the lineup for Game 4. Emberson has not registered a point and has averaged just 9:29 TOI/gm in the playoffs.
If Kapanen gets into the lineup, it would be his 2025 Playoffs debut. Kapanen was off the ice ahead of Viktor Arvidsson this morning, so expect him to replace Arvidsson on the fourth line. The veteran winger had 13 points (5G / 8A) in 57 games with the Oilers this season.
Andersen will make his eighth start of the post-season when the Hurricanes host the Capitals in Game 4 on Monday. Andersen turned in another stellar performance in Game 3, stopping all 21 shots he faced in the 4-0 shutout victory. The 35-year-old netminder is leading the NHL Playoffs with a remarkable .940 SV% and 1.32 GAA. The Hurricanes enter action on Monday at -236 on the money line.
Andersen allowed two goals on 20 shots (.900 SV%) in Carolina's Game 2 loss to the Washington Capitals, evening the series at 1-1. The 35-year-old netminder has a stellar 1.55 GAA and .930 SV% in six games this postseason (4-2). The Hurricanes enter Game 3 as sizeable -238 home favourites against the Capitals.
After posting a .936 SV% in Carolina's opening round win, Frederik Andersen introduced himself to Washington with a 13-save (.929 SV%) win over the Capitals in Game 1. The 35-year-old veteran struggled through injuries and setbacks during the regular season, which led to him posting an .899 SV% and 2.50 GAA in 22 appearances, but has bounced back nicely in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He will look to take a 2-0 series lead as Carolina heads to Washington for Game 2 on Thursday, who is averaging 3.16 GAA through their six playoff games thus far.
After posting a .936 SV% in Carolina's opening round win, Frederik Andersen introduced himself to Washington with a 13-save (.929 SV%) win over the Capitals in Game 1. The 35-year-old veteran struggled through injuries and setbacks during the regular season, which led to him posting an .899 SV% and 2.50 GAA in 22 appearances, but has bounced back nicely in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He will look to take a 2-0 series lead as Carolina heads to Washington for Game 2 on Thursday, who is averaging 3.16 GAA through their six playoff games thus far.
Andersen was excellent in Round 1, going 3-1 with a 1.59 GAA and .936 SV% in three and a half games, before getting hurt midway through Game 4. With the lengthy break between Round 1 and Round 2 for the Hurricanes, Andersen is back to 100 percent and looking to continue his strong play vs. the Capitals. He was 1-0-1 while allowing five goals on 49 shots (.898 SV%) in two starts vs. Washington this season.
Regula was the 67th overall pick of the Detroit Red Wings in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft but has only played 22 career NHL Games. The 24-year-old defenseman spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, scoring 26 points (4G / 22A) in 55 games with the Providence Bruins.
Andersen exited Game 4 in round one in the second period after an awkward collision due to an undisclosed injury. He was replaced by Pyotr Kochetkov, who started and won Game 5, helping Carolina advance to the second round. The 35-year-old Andersen has been practicing regularly and could return to the crease at the start of the second round.
Alexandre Texier will be a healthy scratch for the Blues in Game 6, allowing Joseph to re-enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Joseph has not played since the first game of the series when he recorded four hits and 10 penalty minutes in 11:17 time-on-ice.
Andersen exited Game 4 in the second period after an awkward collision due to an undisclosed injury. He was replaced by Pyotr Kochetkov, who started and won Game 5, helping Carolina advance to the second round. The Hurricanes likely have several more rest days before the second round commences, allowing the team some time to determine Andersen's status.
Andersen exited Game 4 in the second period after an awkward collision due to an undisclosed injury. He was replaced by Pyotry Kochetkov, who will start between the pipes for Game 5. The 35-year-old Andersen was having a terrific postseason before his injury, posting a 1.59 GAA and .936 SV% in four outings (3-1).
Andersen will look to extend his streak of giving up one or fewer goals to three games as he also looks to extend Carolina's opening series lead to 3-0 in New Jersey on Friday. The 35-year-old Danish netminder has been sensational to start the playoffs for Carolina, pitching a 2-0-0 record, 1.00 GAA and .960 SV% in their first two games played. He heads to New Jersey to take on the injury-ridden Devils, who closed out the regular season with a mediocre 19-17-5 home record.
Andersen will look to extend his streak of giving up one or fewer goals to three games as he also looks to extend Carolina's opening series lead to 3-0 in New Jersey on Friday. The 35-year-old Danish netminder has been sensational to start the playoffs for Carolina, pitching a 2-0-0 record, 1.00 GAA and .960 SV% in their first two games played. He heads to New Jersey to take on the injury-ridden Devils, who closed out the regular season with a mediocre 19-17-5 home record.
John Klingberg will return to the Oilers lineup for Game 2, sending Josh Brown the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 31-year-old Brown played only 4:56 time-on-ice in Game 1, recording a +1 plus/minus.
Andersen was solid in Game 1, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils, and will return to the crease for Game 2. Despite an excellent 2.44 GAA and .915 SV% in 73 career playoff appearances (39-30), success in the postseason has alluded Andersen, advancing past the second round only once in the past eight seasons. Still, the Hurricanes remain overwhelming favorites, entering Game 2 with -253 odd at home against the Devils.
