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Shayne Gostisbehere • D • Hurricanes

Shayne Gostisbehere Could Be an Option Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) might return to the lineup on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports. The veteran rearguard practiced on Friday after missing nine games with a lower-body injury. Gostisbehere worked with the first power-play unit in practice, which is usually a strong indication that the player is ready to return to the lineup. He is expected to skate on the third defensive pairing in even-strength situations. In 45 outings this season, Gostisbehere has produced 15 power-play points and 43 points (11 goals, 32 assists) overall. Gostisbehere's return will bump Mike Reilly out of the lineup, while Alexander Nikishin will get less power-play time.

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Shayne Gostisbehere • D • Hurricanes

Shayne Gostisbehere Misses Seventh Straight Contest

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) will miss a seventh consecutive game on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 32-year-old has been in excellent form this season, but unfortunately, Carolina has only been able to use Gostisbehere in 45 games due to various health issues. He has recorded 43 points (11 goals, 32 assists), 98 shots, and 50 blocks. Mike Reilly will continue to play until Gostisbehere returns. He has produced two assists in six games since joining the lineup. Alexander Nikishin will remain on the first power-play unit, aiming to take another step closer to 30 points.

Mar 20

Jackson Blake • RW • Hurricanes

Jackson Blake Collects Three Points on Wednesday

Carolina Hurricanes right winger Jackson Blake scored a goal and assisted twice in a wild 6-5 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. He reached the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career, and he also has a career high in points with 43 with a few weeks to go in the NHL season. Blake is a solid middle-six forward for a Hurricanes team that currently has the most points in the Eastern Conference.

Mar 18

Eric Robinson • LW • Hurricanes

Eric Robinson Rejoins Hurricanes Lineup

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson will be back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports. The 30-year-old was scratched for Tuesday's matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Robinson is on a seven-game scoring slump and has gone pointless in 13 of his last 15 appearances. While he's never been a prolific scorer, Robinson made an impact earlier in the season. He has notched 11 goals and six assists in 53 outings. Robinson will join William Carrier and Mark Jankowski on the fourth line, bumping Nicolas Deslauriers to the press box.

Mar 18

Shayne Gostisbehere • D • Hurricanes

Shayne Gostisbehere Sits Out Another Game Wednesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports. The veteran rearguard has been progressing, but this game comes too soon for him to be ready to play. His next chance to return will be a matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday. Alexander Nikishin will continue to work on the first power-play unit on Wednesday, giving him additional fantasy value. The Russian blue-liner has posted two goals and two assists in five games during Gostisbehere's absence.

Mar 18

Shayne Gostisbehere • D • Hurricanes

Shayne Gostisbehere to Remain Sidelined Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) won't play on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. Gostisbehere is "trending closer" but will be sidelined for a fifth consecutive game. He should also be considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins. With Gostisbehere on the shelf, Alexander Nikishin has taken on more responsibilities, joining the first power-play unit. This situation has also benefited Mike Reilly, who has been a regular in the lineup after sitting out nearly two months as a healthy scratch.

Mar 17

Shayne Gostisbehere • D • Hurricanes

Shayne Gostisbehere to Remain Out for "Couple of Games"

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) is expected to miss a few more games. Due to a lower-body injury, he was sidelined for a second consecutive contest on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Before the game, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour noted Gistisbehere will be out for "the next couple of games." Carolina will return to action on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. Mike Reilly has slotted into the lineup as Gostisbehere's replacement, recording an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win. Meanwhile, Alexander Nikishin's power-play time has significantly increased, and he scored with the man advantage against Pittsburgh. The Russian rearguard also picked up an even-strength assist.

Mar 11

Shayne Gostisbehere • D • Hurricanes

Shayne Gostisbehere Unavailable Against Penguins

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) will be sidelined for a second straight game on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He suffered a lower-body injury last week, and there haven't been any updates regarding a potential return date for Gostisbehere. Losing Gostisbehere has been a big blow for Carolina, as the veteran has averaged nearly a point per game this season. He has notched 11 goals and 32 assists in 45 appearances. Mike Reilly will keep filling in for him on Tuesday, but he doesn't hold any fantasy value. Alexander Nikishin has benefited the most from Gostisbehere's absence, replacing him on the first power-play unit.

Mar 10

Shayne Gostisbehere • D • Hurricanes

Shayne Gostisbehere Exits Early Friday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) didn't finish Friday's 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports. He sustained a lower-body injury in the first period and didn't come out for the second. Despite being hurt, Gostisbehere managed to score Carolina's first goal of the night. Gostisbehere has been very productive offensively all season, but health issues have limited him to 47 appearances. He has posted 11 goals and 32 assists. Mike Reilly is set to come into the lineup if Gostisbehere has to sit out another game on Saturday against the Calgary Flames.

Mar 7

Brandon Bussi • G • Hurricanes

Brandon Bussi Earns Three-Year Extension

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi has signed a three-year, $5.7 million contract extension. The deal will keep Bussi with the Hurricanes through the 2028-29 season. Bussi, who has a $775,000 contract this season, was a waiver-wire pickup for Carolina early in the campaign and has surprisingly been one of the top netminders in the league in 2025-26. He is tied for third in wins with a 23-3-1 record and ranks second with a 2.16 goals-against average. Right before the international break, Bussi recorded his second shutout of the season. The 27-year-old rookie also boasts a .908 save percentage. Fantasy managers will have their fingers crossed that the in-season break won't affect Bussi's form. He has won seven consecutive starts.

Feb 17

Brandon Bussi • G • Hurricanes

Brandon Bussi Shuts Out Rangers With 16 Saves

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi had to make only 16 saves for his second shutout of the season in Thursday's 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers. Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov took care of the offense for the streaking Hurricanes, who are on a 10-game point streak. Bussi has been pivotal to the team's success, winning each of his last seven starts. He is now only the second goaltender in franchise history with multiple seven-game winning streaks in a single season. The 27-year-old has come out of nowhere to rank second in the NHL with a 2.16 goals-against average. Additionally, Bussi is tied for the third most wins among all goalies, carrying an outstanding 23-3-1 record with a .908 save percentage.

Feb 6

Sebastian Aho • C • Hurricanes

Sebastian Aho Bags Three Points in Tuesday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho left his fingerprints all over Tuesday's matchup against the Ottawa Senators, finishing a 4-3 victory with a goal and two assists. Aho scored late in the first period and helped Seth Jarvis grab a pair of goals in the second, including a power-play marker. The 28-year-old became the fourth Finnish player in NHL history to score at least 20 goals in 10 consecutive seasons. He has added 37 assists in 56 outings. Aho will attempt to post his first four-game goal streak since 2022-23 when the Hurricanes face the New York Rangers on Thursday in their final game before the Olympic break.

Feb 4

Brandon Bussi • G • Hurricanes

Brandon Bussi Makes History With Another Win

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi had a below-par outing on Sunday against the Los Angeles Kings but still ended up on the winning side, making history in a 3-2 overtime victory. Bussi, who finished with a .846 save percentage after saving 11 of 13 shots, improved to 21-3-1 to become the goalie with the most wins through their 25 career games in NHL history. It has been a special campaign for the Sound Beach, New York native after he started the year as the third option between the sticks. Bussi has allowed 2.21 goals while logging a .906 save percentage and one shutout. In his next appearance, Bussi will be aiming for his sixth consecutive win.

Feb 2

Shayne Gostisbehere • D • Hurricanes

Shayne Gostisbehere Sets Up Two Goals Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere contributed two assists in Sunday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Kings. He had a power-play helper in the first period on a Jordan Staal goal and combined with Seth Jarvis to set up Sebastian Aho for the game-winner 1:25 into the extra frame. In late January, Gostisbehere returned from a lower-body injury and has been on fire ever since. Across three outings, the veteran has tallied three goals and three assists. Gostisbehere is among six blue-liners to average at least one point per game this season. He boasts nine goals and 29 assists through 38 outings. Gostisbehere also averages more than one block per game, further increasing his fantasy value.

Feb 2

Shayne Gostisbehere • D • Hurricanes

Shayne Gostisbehere Ready to Face Mammoth

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) will return from a five-game absence on Thursday night against the Utah Mammoth. He will join Alexander Nikishin on the third defensive pairing and jump on the first power-play unit. Gostisbehere has had an impressive year with the Hurricanes, posting 32 points (six goals, 20 assists) in 35 outings. 10 of his points have come with the man advantage. Unfortunately, injuries have robbed Gostisbehere of 17 games. With the Mammoth's penalty kill operating at a mediocre 80 percent efficiency, Gostisbehere has a good chance to make a significant impact in his return.

Jan 29

William Carrier • LW • Hurricanes

William Carrier Misses Fourth Consecutive Game

Carolina Hurricanes left wing William Carrier (lower body) will remain on the shelf on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports. The veteran power forward is struggling to shake off a lower-body injury, missing a fourth consecutive game. In 38 appearances this season, Carrier has recorded 10 points (five goals, five assists), 45 shots, and a team-high 91 hits. Jesperi Kotkaniemi has returned to the lineup during Carrier's absence and contributed one assist in Thursday's 9-1 victory over the Florida Panthers. Carrier's next chance to return will be on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres.

Jan 17

Shayne Gostisbehere • D • Hurricanes

Shayne Gostisbehere Remains Out Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) is expected to remain out of Saturday's game against the New Jersey Devils, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports. The veteran blue-liner has been dealing with an illness this week and missed Friday's blowout win over the Florida Panthers due to a lower-body injury. Jaccob Slavin rejoined the lineup on Friday, going plus-one in 17:56 of ice time but not registering any other significant stats. At the same time, Alexander Nikishin had a big game as Gostisbehere's replacement on the first power-play unit, finishing with a goal and an assist. On Saturday, Nikishin will be in a prime spot to make a big impact again, as New Jersey holds a 76.7 percent power play.

Jan 17

Shayne Gostisbehere • D • Hurricanes

Shayne Gostisbehere Out Friday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (illness) won't be in the lineup on Friday against the Florida Panthers. The 32-year-old is battling an illness, with his absence leaving the Hurricanes without their highest-scoring defenseman. It has been a fantastic year for Gostisbehere, who boasts 32 points (six goals, 26 assists) through 35 appearances. Jaccob Slavin, who was scratched for Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues for load management, is expected to play instead of Gostisbehere. Meanwhile, Alexander Nikishin could land on the first power-play unit.

Jan 16

Jaccob Slavin • D • Hurricanes

Jaccob Slavin Returns Against Kraken

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve and will end a 10-game absence on Saturday night against the Seattle Kraken. Overall, Slavin has appeared in only five games this season due to health issues. Slavin was paired with Jalen Chatfield during the morning skate, and he will also have a role on the penalty kill. Joel Nystrom will make room for Slavin in the lineup and has been reassigned to the AHL. While Slavin strengthens the Hurricanes' blue line with his experience and steady play, he offers little in terms of fantasy production.

Jan 10

Seth Jarvis • C • Hurricanes

Seth Jarvis Back for Hurricanes Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Seth Jarvis (upper body) will return from an eight-game absence on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. He will re-enter the lineup on the third line, skating with Jordan Martinook and Jordan Staal. Additionally, Jarvis will work on the first power-play unit. Getting Jarvis back is a big boost for the Hurricanes, as he leads the team with 19 goals. Across 34 outings, Jarvis has also contributed 10 assists. He makes his return in a favorable matchup against a team that allowed three-plus goals in seven of its last eight games.

Jan 6

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