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Shayne Gostisbehere News
Gostisbehere (mid-body) has been placed on IR retroactive to October 28th.

Gostisbehere returned to the Hurricanes lineup last Tuesday from a multi-game absence due to a lower-body injury, but only lasted until the second period, exiting the game with 7:19 time-on-ice because of a mid-body injury. The 32-year-old Gostisbehere has been impressive offensively when in the lineup this season, with seven points (1G / 6A) in six games. There has not been a concrete timeline for his potential return to the lineup.

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Gostisbehere (mid-body) is being reevaluated and is expected to be out longer than day-to-day.

Gostisbehere returned to the Hurricanes lineup on Tuesday from a multi-game absence due to a lower-body injury, but only lasted until the second period, exiting the game with 7:19 time-on-ice. Hurricanes' Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour insisted that Gostisbehere's injury is not related to the previous one, but he could be out of the lineup for a prolonged period of time. The 32-year-old Gostisbehere has been impressive offensively when in the lineup this season, with seven points (1G / 6A) in six games.

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Gostisbehere (mid body) left Tuesdays game vs. Vegas and did not return.

Gostisbehere returned to the Hurricanes lineup on Tuesday from a multi-game absence due to a lower-body injury, but only lasted until the second period, exiting the game with 7:19 time-on-ice. Hurricanes' Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour insisted that Gostisbehere's injury is not related to the previous one. The 32-year-old Gostisbehere has been impressive offensively when in the lineup this season, with seven points (1G / 6A) in six games.

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Gostisbehere (lower-body) will return to Carolina's lineup on Tuesday vs. Vegas.

Gostisbehere has been out of the lineup since October 19th but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights, returning to his spot on the team's top powerplay unit. The 32-year-old defenseman was off to a tremendous start before his injury in the 2025-26 season, scoring seven points (1G / 6A) in five games.

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Gostibehere (lower-body) returned to Carolina's practice in a regular practice jersey on Monday and is a possibility for Tuesday.

Gostisbehere has been out of the lineup since October 19th but was back at practice on Monday, returning to his spot on the team's top powerplay unit. The 32-year-old defenseman was off to a tremendous start before his injury in the 2025-26 season, scoring seven points (1G / 6A) in five games.

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Gostisbehere (lower-body) is expected to miss Carolina's next two games after returning to Raleigh on Tuesday.

Gostisbehere was limited to only 4:06 time-on-ice in Carolina's 4-3 win over Los Angeles on Saturday, and did not play in their subsequent game on Monday. The 32-year-old defenseman will not play in Carolina's next two games, but he is not expect to miss significant time. He is off to a tremendous start in the 2025-26 season, scoring seven points (1G / 6A) in five games.

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Gostisbehere (lower-body) will be out vs. Vegas on Monday but will travel on Carolina's road trip.

Gostisbehere was limited to only 4:06 time-on-ice in Carolina's most recent outing, exiting the contest with a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old defenseman will not play on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights, but he is not expect to miss significant time. He is off to a tremendous start in the 2025-26 season, scoring seven points (1G / 6A) in five games.

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Gostisbehere (personal) will play against the Blue Jackets on Thursday.

Gostisbehere was not at the Hurricanes' morning skate on Thursday, attending to personal matters, but is ready to play in the evening against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old Gostisbehere continues to quarterback the top powerplay unit in Carolina and has 28 points (6G / 22A) in 40 games this season. That said, his productivity has dipped significantly, with only three points (0G / 3A) in his last 12 games after being nearly a point-per-game player with 25 points (6G / 19A) in his previous 27.

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Gostisbehere (personal) will be a game-time decision on Thursday vs. Columbus but is expected to play.

Gostisbehere was not at the Hurricanes' morning skate on Thursday, attending to personal matters, but should be ready to play in the evening against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old Gostisbehere continues to quarterback the top powerplay unit in Carolina and has 28 points (6G / 22A) in 40 games this season. That said, his productivity has dipped significantly, with only three points (0G / 3A) in his last 12 games after being nearly a point-per-game player with 25 points (6G / 19A) in his previous 27.

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