Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta (lower body) has been ruled out for at least two weeks. The veteran suffered a lower-body injury on Thursday versus Colorado. Raanta heads to the shelf with a 12-7-2 record. Luckily for Carolina, Pyotr Kochetkov has just returned from injury. He will make his 24th start of the season on Saturday versus New Jersey, looking to improve a 12-8-3 record. Spencer Martin will fill the backup duties until Raanta is healthy again.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta cleared waivers on Sunday and has been assigned to the AHL. The team decided to waive the veteran netminder following a string of poor performances from Raanta, who is sporting career-worst marks this season with a 3.61 goals-against average and a .854 save percentage. Raanta's lackluster performances have limited him to a mediocre 6-5-1 record. Since making his NHL debut in 2013-14 with Chicago, Raanta has been very reliable with his work, but things have gone horribly wrong for him in 2023-24. Over his last two appearances, Raanta allowed 10 goals on 54 shots to post a .815 save percentage. Carolina has summoned Yaniv Perets from the Norfolk Admirals of the ECHL to work as Pyotr Kochetkov's backup on Sunday versus Washington.
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta (lower body) is set to start Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning after leaving early in Wednesday's contest. His early exit was apparently precautionary, with the Canes not taking any chances with the oft-injured tendy. Raanta should start the majority of Carolina's games while he is healthy and Frederik Andersen is on IR. Rookie Pyotr Kochetkov will spell Raanta and should get his fair share of action too. Both goalies are decent fantasy options on a team that should get them wins and good ratios.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta stopped 20-of-22 shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Sabres. The 34-year-old was solid throughout the contest as he picked up his fourth win of the season to go along with a 2.83 goals against average and .877 save percentage through six appearances. Raanta is worth rostering across standard fantasy formats as the veteran netminder is expected to step up and serve as the number one option in the crease in the absence of starting goaltender Frederik Andersen, who is out indefinitely with a blood clotting issue. Raanta's next start is projected to take place on one half of the back-to-back over the weekend, where the Hurricanes will take on the Panthers and Lightning on the road.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta kicked away 20 pucks as he tallied his first shutout of the season Friday in a 3-0 win over San Jose. The veteran netminder made his third start of the year as Carolina completed a back-to-back. Frederik Andersen had 24 saves in a 3-2 overtime win against Seattle Thursday night, so things have started to improve for the Hurricanes at the back following some major struggles in keeping the puck out of their net. Raanta improved to 2-1-0 on Friday and has recorded a 3.06 goals-against average with a .867 save percentage.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta stopped 25 of 26 shots on goal in Monday's 2-1 victory against the Islanders in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series. Raanta earned the start over goaltender Frederik Andersen and made the most of it, as he improved to a perfect record of 7-0-0 with a 1.16 goals-against average, a .958 save percentage and one shutout in eight postseason home games dating back to the start of last season's playoffs. Raanta had a great performance and only surrendered a goal at even-strength in the closing minutes of the second period. Raanta will be back in the crease at home in Game 2 on Wednesday night as the Hurricanes attempt to take command of the series.
Antti Raanta Likely Between The Pipes For Carolina
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta could start in Game 1 Monday against the New York Islanders. Raanta spent most of the 2022-23 season as a backup for the Hurricanes but ended the campaign on a high note with an impressive 19-3-3 record, 2.23 goals-against-average, and a .910 save percentage. Despite his limited playing time during the regular season, the 33-year-old has demonstrated his playoff potential. In his previous 18 postseason appearances, he maintained a .912 save percentage and a 2.48 goals-against-average while posting a 6-6-0. Now, he is set to face the New York Islanders in the playoffs, who ranked fifth in the NHL for goals allowed after finishing their 2022-23 season with a 42-31-9 record.
On Tuesday, the Carolina Hurricanes will have Antti Raanta guarding the goal against the Detroit Red Wings. Raanta's previous start on April 8th saw him concede four goals out of 30 shots, ending his two-game winning streak by losing to Buffalo. This season, the 33-year-old who serves as a backup for the Hurricanes has been impressive, boasting an 18-3-3 record, a 2.28 goals-against-average, and a .909 save percentage. In the meantime, his opponent, the Red Wings, has lost three consecutive games and is out of playoff contention.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta was perfect in his return to the crease on Saturday night as he only had to make 14 saves in the 3-0 victory against the Canadiens. Raanta was sidelined since early March with a lower-body injury, but the veteran goaltender has been great this season when healthy. Raanta has totaled a .910 save percentage, 2.22 goals against average, four shutouts and record of 17-2-3 through 24 appearances, making the veteran goaltender a quality streaming option across all fantasy formats.
Antti Raanta Continues Hot Streak With Shutout Versus Ottawa
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta improved to 11-0-1 in his past 12 games with a 32-save shutout in Friday's 4-0 win over Ottawa. The 33-year-old now boasts three shutouts in total for the campaign and has dropped only a couple of games in regulation, going an outstanding 15-2-3 with a 2.32 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage. The Finnish netminder has been nearly unbeatable at home this season, going 9-0-1 at the PNC Arena. It was the Pyotr Kochetkov show between the pipes early in the season, and now it's Raanta's turn to shine. Neither goalie is the No. 1 for the club, which shows you just how strong this Hurricanes team is.
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta had an excellent game in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. He made 29 saves out of 30 Buffalo shots on goal, effectively shutting down the Sabres high-powered offensive attack. Raanta has been phenomenal this season, boasting a record of 13-2-3 and three shutouts. His strong play has significantly contributed to the team's success, as Carolina has the second-best record in the Eastern Conference at 34-9-8, trailing only the Bruins.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta was a crucial factor in the team's recent 3-2 overtime win over Dallas on Thursday. He turned away all shots he faced in a relief performance that spanned two periods. The Finnish netminder has been a reliable option for the Hurricanes, despite being the team's backup this season. With an impressive record of 11 wins, two losses, and three ties, Raanta has maintained a 2.52 goals-against-average, and a save percentage of .898. He will look to continue his strong play as the Hurricanes take on the San Jose Sharks, who have struggled in recent games, losing six of their last seven.
Antti Raanta Nails Down His Second Straight Shutout
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta recorded his second straight shutout in a 4-0 win over the Florida Panthers Friday. He turned away 19 Florida shots in the victory. Raanta has been on fire, winning his last seven outings. As a result, the veteran netminder stock is rising as he is rostered in 42 percent of Yahoo fantasy leagues. If a fantasy manager is desperate for a quality goalie, Raanta might be worth picking up as an FA if available.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta will make a fourth consecutive start Friday against the Panthers. The veteran has hit great form lately and the team is hoping to take advantage of it. Raanta has won each of his last five starts and he has just picked up his first shutout of the season. in 13 total starts this term, Raanta has posted an 8-2-2 record with a 2.73 goals-against average and a .894 save percentage. The Panthers are a tough team to beat, but they play for a second consecutive night and Carolina is on an immense 13-0-2 run, so Raanta is a great option for fantasy managers on Friday.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta grabbed his first shutout of the campaign Tuesday, beating the Blackhawks 3-0 with 24 saves. Raanta's work hasn't been very effective this season, with him having recorded a .894 save percentage, but he has still been able to help the team to a 15-game point streak. The veteran owns a personal six-game winning streak and now sits on an 8-2-2 record for the season. Raanta has seen a lot of success between the pipes, but Pyotr Kochetkov had done even better, going 10-1-4. Both players have received extra opportunities this season due to Frederik Andersen's (lower body) absence. The Hurricanes No. 1 has been out since early November and remains without a timetable to return.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta left Monday's Game 7 loss to the Rangers with a lower-body injury. He appeared to have hurt his groin muscle early in the second period when he stretched to save an effort on goal from Mika Zibanejad. Raanta gave up a pair of power-play goals on 18 shots before leaving. Pyotr Kochetkov took over in goal and didn't have a good night as the Hurricanes' season ended when the 22-year-old allowed three goals on 12 shots. Raanta had a solid postseason as Frederik Andersen's (lower body) replacement, posting a 6-5 record with a 2.26 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage. He was even unbeaten at home before Monday's action. The 33-year-old has proven himself as a very good goalie, but he's been very injury-prone throughout his career and will now head into the offseason also nursing an ailment.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta will make his 13th playoff start of the year in Monday's Game 7 against the Rangers. The 33-year-old is looking to bounce back after lasting less than 24 minutes in Saturday's Game 6 and giving up three goals on 13 shots. Raanta had a miserable outing at the weekend, but it was a road game and he has done much better in front of home fans. He is a perfect 6-0 this postseason on home ice and has allowed just six goals in total at the PNC Arena. Pyotr Kochetkov continues as Raanta's backup, with Frederik Andersen (lower body) still unavailable.
Antti Raanta Ties Franchise Record With Another Home Win
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta remained undefeated on home ice in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday, matching a franchise record with a fifth consecutive home win in the playoffs. He didn't have a lot to do a lot either, facing only 17 shots in a 3-1 victory. Raanta has been rock-solid for the Hurricanes this postseason with a 1.99 goals-against average and a .931 save percentage, but whilst he's dominating at the PNC Arena, the Finnish netminder has gone 0-4 on the road. He will hope to break the trend in Saturday's Game 6.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta will make his 10th postseason start of the year in Tuesday's Game 4 against the Rangers. Frederik Andersen (lower body) has returned to practice, but it seems like he still needs to put in some work before he's ready to return to the crease and Raanta will continue to hold down the fort until Carolina's No. 1 is back. The Finnish netminder has performed very well in Andersen's absence, but he's having a tough time away from home and hasn't yet won a single road outing in the playoffs. His overall record stands at 5-3 with a 1.86 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta produced a solid performance in Game 3 against the Rangers, saving 30 of 32 shots, but he still had to settle for a loss in a 3-1 game. The former Ranger has lost all three postseason outings on the road this season, recording a 3.44 goals-against average with a .891 save percentage. His home and road performances have been like day and night, as Raanta has gone 5-0 on home ice with a 0.97 goals-against average, a .968 save percentage and one shutout. The veteran netminder faces another road contest on Tuesday.
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