Chatfield last played on November 6th due to a concussion, but will return to the lineup on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 29-year-old stay-at-home defensemen is in his sixth season in Carolina and has three assists, eight PIMs and 20 SOG in 13 GP this season.

Chatfield last played on November 6th due to a concussion, but has rejoined Carolina at practice earlier this week and could return to the lineup on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 29-year-old stay-at-home defensemen is in his sixth season in Carolina and has three assists, eight PIMs and 20 SOG in 13 GP this season.

Chatfield last played on November 6th due to a concussion but has rejoined Carolina at practice on Tuesday and is one step closer to returning to their lineup. The 29-year-old stay-at-home defensemen is in his sixth season in Carolina and has three assists, eight PIMs and 20 SOG in 13 GP this season. He has the potential to return as early as Wednesday.

Chatfield left Thursday's game with an upper-body injury and is out indefinitely. The Hurricanes did not confirm if Chatfield is dealing with a concussion or not, but Charles-Alexis Legault will replace him on the blueline.

Chatfield suffered an upper-body injury midway through the first period in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild and did not return to the game. The 29-year-old Chatfield is averaging a career-high 19:50 time-on-ice and has three points (0G / 3A) in 13 games this season.

Chatfield was absent from practice on Monday due to an undisclosed injury but will likely be ready for Carolina's season opener on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. The 29-year-old Chatfield was effective in a shutdown role for the Hurricanes last season, averaging 18:53 time-on-ice and recording 18 points (7G / 11A).

Chatfield has yet to play in the series but he could potentially make his debut on Wednesday for Game 5. The 29-year-old Chatfield is averaging 20:24 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in nine games this postseason.

Chatfield has yet to play in the series and head coach Rod Brind'Amour doesn't expect him to return for Game 4 on Monday. With both Chatfield and Sean Walker not expected to play, Alexander Nikishin And Scott Morrow should remain in the lineup.

Chatfield did not take part in the Hurricanes' morning skate, but remains a game-time decision for Game 3 in Florida. Chatfield has been sidelined by an undisclosed injury since Game 4 vs. the Capitals.

Chatfield has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, but skated on Wednesday and head coach Rod Brind'Amour said that "he was better. I'd put him at day-to-day now, so that's a good sign." Expect Chatfield to replace Scott Morrow in the lineup if he's able to play in Game 2.

Chatfield has been dealing with a lower-body injury since Game 4 vs. the Capitals and was questionable to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Scott Morrow will dress in his place.

Chatfield has been dealing with a lower-body injury since Game 4 vs. the Capitals and is questionable to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He was not on the ice for Monday's practice, and Scott Morrow skated in his spot, so look for Morrow to dress if Chatfield is unavailable.

Rod Brind'Amour announced Saturday that he was hopeful the Hurricanes would have defensemen Jalen Chatfield back for the start of their upcoming Eastern Conference Final. The 29-year-old stay-at-home defenseman missed Game 5 of the Hurricanes' previous series vs. Washington with an undisclosed injury after posting a goal and a +6 plus/minus through nine games in the playoffs so far.

Chatfield was banged up in Game 4 but was expected to play in Game 5. The 29-year-old defenseman has one point (1G / 0A), six penalty minutes, and 11 blocks in nine games this postseason. Alexander Nikishin will make his NHL debut in his place.

Chatfield was banged up in Game 4 but is expected to play in Game 5. The 29-year-old defenseman has one point (1G / 0A), six penalty minutes, and 11 blocks in nine games this postseason.

With the Carolina Hurricanes locked into a first-round matchup against the New Jersey Devils, Chatfield will be one of several key players getting some extra rest on Wednesday night. The 28-year-old Chatfield is averaging 18:53 time-on-ice and had 18 points (7G / 11A) in 79 games this season.

Carolina has solidified their top-four defensemen heading into the 2024-25 season after they resigned Jalen Chatfield to a three-year, $9 million contract extension ($3,000,000 AAV) on Friday. The 28-year-old shutdown defensemen hit career highs in multiple categories in 2023-24, including goals (8), assists (14), points (22) and average TOI/GP (15:11) in 72 games this season.