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Brandon Bussi • G • Hurricanes

Brandon Bussi Looks to Stretch Winning Streak to Nine Games

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi will start Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 27-year-old rookie will look to continue his excellent season with another win on Sunday. In his most recent start against the Washington Capitals, Bussi became the fastest goaltender in NHL history to reach 10 career wins, accomplishing this in just his 11th appearance. He has won each of his last eight starts. Bussi has recorded one shutout while allowing 2.07 goals with a .910 save percentage. The Flyers have one of the league's weakest offenses, averaging 2.83 goals per game, making this a very favorable matchup for Bussi.

15 hours ago

Jaccob Slavin • D • Hurricanes

Jaccob Slavin Returns to Action Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (lower body) will rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports. Following a 29-game absence due to a lower-body injury, the team activated Slavin from Injured Reserve. Slavin has made only two appearances this season and didn't register a point in either of the outings. Joel Nystrom will make way in the lineup for Slavin after he was reassigned to the minors on Sunday. While Slavin's return is big news for the Hurricanes, he is not expected to make a significant impact in fantasy hockey.

16 hours ago

Pyotr Kochetkov • G • Hurricanes

Pyotr Kochetkov Back for Hurricanes Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) has been named the starter for Sunday's contest against the San Jose Sharks, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. This will be his first appearance since Kochetkov improved to 4-0-0 for the season with a 3-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Nov. 17. He has missed eight games with a lower-body injury. While the sample size is small, Kochetkov has done a great job this season, posting a 1.70 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage. On Sunday, he faces an exciting Sharks attack, but Kochetkov and Carolina are expected to win the clash, as the bookmakers have the odds for a home victory at -333.

7 days ago

Nikolaj Ehlers • LW • Hurricanes

Nikolaj Ehlers Collects Three Points in Saturday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes winger Nikolaj Ehlers bagged a season-high three points in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Nashville Predators. He netted a power-play marker in the opening frame and set up Jackson Blake for a pair of goals. After becoming a regular 60-point scorer in Winnipeg, Ehlers has not quite hit the same heights with his new club. In 27 games, he has posted six goals and 19 points. The Danish forward must improve his scoring pace to record a third consecutive 60-point campaign. Ehlers and the Hurricanes will return to action on Sunday against the San Jose Sharks, who allow 3.35 goals per game.

Dec 7

Jesperi Kotkaniemi • C • Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Available Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (ankle) was removed from Injured Reserve on Saturday and will be in contention to play against the Nashville Predators. Kotkaniemi has missed nine games with an ankle injury. He is expected to replace Mark Jankowski on the fourth line. In 15 appearances this season, Kotkaniemi has recorded five points (two goals, three assists), a respectable total for a player who has averaged only 10:24 of ice time. Carolina also hopes to have defenseman K'Andre Miller (illness) back on Saturday after he missed Thursday's loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Dec 6

Pyotr Kochetkov • G • Hurricanes

Pyotr Kochetkov Remains Without Timeline For Return

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) is without a timeline for his return, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. The Russian netminder last played on Nov. 15, improving to 4-0-0 for the season with a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins. He has since been on the shelf with a lower-body injury. During Kochetkov's absence, the Hurricanes have leaned on Frederik Andersen and Brandon Bussi in the crease. While Andersen is the more established name, Bussi has been a better option for fantasy managers. He has started back-to-back games and improved to 5-0-0 over his last five appearances with his first career shutout in Sunday's 1-0 overtime victory against the Calgary Flames.

Dec 1

Pyotr Kochetkov • G • Hurricanes

Pyotr Kochetkov Dealing With Undisclosed Injury

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the New York Rangers. The Russian netminder is dealing with an undisclosed injury. Kochetkov holds a 4-0-0 record for the season after missing the first month of action due to a lower-body injury. He has logged a 1.70 goals-against average with a .926 save percentage, posting one shutout. With Frederik Andersen on a four-game losing skid, allowing three-plus goals in each outing, the Hurricanes may elect to go with Brandon Bussi in the crease on Wednesday night.

Nov 26

Jordan Staal • C • Hurricanes

Jordan Staal Provides Two Goals in Friday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal lit the lamp twice in Friday's 4-3 road win over the Winnipeg Jets. Staal already had his first goal of the night just 16 seconds into the game and also found the back of the net early in the second period. The Hurricanes captain has turned it up a notch offensively lately, scoring four goals across the past four games. Overall, he has managed seven goals and two assists in 21 outings. Staal has always had scoring spurts during his 20-year NHL career, but he usually doesn't contribute enough offensively to warrant fantasy interest.

Nov 22

Jalen Chatfield • D • Hurricanes

Jalen Chatfield Available for Friday's Matchup

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (concussion) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is available to join the lineup on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Due to a concussion, Chatfield has been forced to sit out seven games. Across 13 outings this season, Chafield has gone goalless with 20 shots, but he does have three assists to his name, along with 14 blocks and 10 hits. Chatfield will likely replace Mike Reilly in the lineup, joining K'Andre Miller on the second defensive pairing. Fantasy managers should ignore Chatfield because he doesn't have enough offensive upside to make a significant impact.

Nov 21

Jesperi Kotkaniemi • C • Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Hurts Ankle in Friday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi suffered an ankle injury in Friday's 4-3 overtime win against the Vancouver Canucks, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. The Finnish forward was limited to 7:19 of ice time in the contest. Kotkaniemi has tallied five points (two goals, three assists) in 15 appearances this season. It appears highly doubtful that Kotkaniemi will be available for Saturday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers. Seth Jarvis (eye) was also hurt on Friday night, meaning Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour may need to make several adjustments to his lineup.

Nov 15

Seth Jarvis • C • Hurricanes

Seth Jarvis Not Expected to Be Out for Long

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis (eye) seems to have avoided a serious injury on Friday. According to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour doesn't expect to be without Jarvis for long. Jarvis played only a couple of minutes in Friday's win over the Vancouver Canucks, leaving the action after taking a stick to his eye area. The 23-year-old picked up an assist on Friday to continue a prolific campaign. After 17 games, Jarvis leads Carolina with 10 goals and has registered eight assists. While Jarvis isn't expected to be out long-term, he might still have to sit out Saturday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers. His exit from the lineup would open up a spot for Mark Jankowski, who has been a healthy scratch for four games.

Nov 15

Frederik Andersen • G • Hurricanes

Frederik Andersen Pulled by Concussion Spotter

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen was pulled by the concussion spotter in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. He exited the game only a few minutes from the end, finishing with 24 saves on 27 shots. Pyotr Kochetkov wasn't forced into any saves after he took over the crease from Andersen. There have been a few rough outings for Andersen lately, and it would be another setback for the Danish veteran if he has to miss time. Andersen holds a 5-4-0 record and has a 3.00 goals-against average and a .892 save percentage. Kochetkov will share the Hurricanes' net with Brandon Bussi if Andersen needs to take some time off.

Nov 12

Shayne Gostisbehere • D • Hurricanes

Shayne Gostisbehere Ready to Face Capitals

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (abdomen) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The offensive-minded blue-liner has missed nine of the past 10 games. Gostisbehere will replace Charles-Alexis Legault (hand) in the lineup after he underwent surgery and was moved to Injured Reserve. When healthy, Gostisbehere has demonstrated impressive form in 2025-26, producing seven points (one goal, six assists) in six games. He will join Alexander Nikishin on the second defensive pairing, while Gostisbehere's return will bump K'Andre Miller down to the second power-play unit.

Nov 11

Nikolaj Ehlers • LW • Hurricanes

Nikolaj Ehlers Registers Two Assists Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Nikolaj Ehlers had his first multi-point performance on his new team on Sunday, delivering two assists in a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. He assisted Sebastian Aho during a power-play situation in the first period and contributed to Logan Stankoven's game-winning goal midway through the third. Ehlers has struggled in his new surroundings this season, but his form has been improving lately. The Danish forward enters the new week of action with a four-game point streak. Overall, Ehlers has posted nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 15 contests.

Nov 10

Charles-Alexis Legault • D • Hurricanes

Charles-Alexis Legault Suffers Hand Injury Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Charles-Alexis Legault suffered a skate cut on his hand during Sunday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs and was taken to the hospital, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. He finished with 7:15 of ice time, logging one hit and two penalty minutes. On Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres, Legault recorded his first career points, scoring a goal and providing an assist. He entered the lineup late last month due to a high number of injuries on the Hurricanes' blue line. Now, Legault faces a spell on the sidelines himself. Gavin Bayreuther will likely be the next man up in Carolina's defense.

Nov 10

Jalen Chatfield • D • Hurricanes

Jalen Chatfield Out Indefinitely

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve and will be out indefinitely. In a corresponding move, the Hurricanes recalled Gavin Bayreuther from the minors. Chatfield suffered an upper-body injury on Thursday when he was hit in the head by Minnesota Wild forward Tyler Pitlick. The 29-year-old has totaled three assists, 20 shots, 14 blocks, and 10 hits in 13 appearances this season. In Chatfield's absence, Charles Alexis Legault stepped into the lineup on Saturday and had a strong performance in a 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, scoring one goal and providing one assist. Given the current injury situation on Carolina's blue line, Legault may attract some interest in fantasy leagues. However, it's important to note that prior to Saturday, he had not registered any points in his first six career games.

Nov 9

Jalen Chatfield • D • Hurricanes

Jalen Chatfield Injured in Thursday's WIn

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (upper body) saw his day at the office end after only a handful of minutes in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild. He was on the receiving end of a high hit by Wild forward Tyler Pitlick, who was assessed a match penalty for an illegal check to the head on the play. Chatfield exited the action after logging only 3:49 of ice time. It's another injury for Carolina's blue line, which hasn't been fully healthy since the first couple of games of the season. If Chatfield has to miss time, the team would be without a steady rearguard who has registered three assists, 20 shots, 14 blocks, and 10 hits in 13 outings this season.

Nov 7

K'Andre Miller • D • Hurricanes

K'Andre Miller Could Return to Action Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman K'Andre Miller (lower body) may rejoin the action on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. The Saint Paul, Minnesota native has been unavailable for six games due to a lower-body injury. This is Miller's first season with the Hurricanes, and he's been impactful at both ends of the ice. In six outings, Miller has registered four points (two goals, two assists), 14 shots, eight blocks, and six hits while averaging over 23 minutes of ice time. Upon his return to the lineup, Miller will likely be expected to immediately take on a substantial role, as the team is still missing Jaccob Slavin (lower body) and Shayne Gostisbehere (abdomen).

Nov 6

Pyotr Kochetkov • G • Hurricanes

Pyotr Kochetkov Starts on Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will make his season debut in Tuesday's clash against the New York Rangers. The Russian shot-stopper missed the beginning of the season due to a lower-body injury. Over the last few campaigns, Kochetkov has established himself as a reliable option in goal for Carolina and finished the 2024-25 season with a 27-16-3 record. He posted two shutouts while logging a 2.60 goals-against average with a .898 save percentage. Kochetkov is in a good spot to make a winning start to his 2025-26 campaign, as the Rangers average the second-fewest goals in the league (2.38).

Nov 4

Seth Jarvis • C • Hurricanes

Seth Jarvis Makes Early Exit Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis sustained an apparent lower-body injury in Thursday's 6-2 win over the New York Islanders. He exited the action late in the third period after blocking a shot from Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri. Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said postgame that it "doesn't look great" for Jarvis and that the team would have more information on Friday. The Hurricanes have lost several key defensemen to injury and could now also be missing a big piece of their offense. Jarvis leads his team with seven goals in 10 games and is tied with Sebastian Aho for most points with 11. Andrei Svechnikov, who has struggled so far this season, may return to a top-six role if Jarvis has to miss time.

Oct 31

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