Andersen was solid in Game 1, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils, and will return to the crease for Game 2. Despite an excellent 2.44 GAA and .915 SV% in 73 career playoff appearances (39-30), success in the postseason has alluded Andersen, advancing past the second round only once in the past eight seasons. Still, the Hurricanes remain overwhelming favorites, entering Game 2 with -253 odd at home against the Devils.

Andersen went 13-8-1 with a 2.50 GAA, .899 SV% and one shutout in 22 games this season, but struggled mightily down the stretch. In his final four games of the season, the veteran netminder was 0-3-1 with a 4.91 GAA and .813 SV%. During the 2023-24 postseason, Andersen backstopped the Hurricanes to a 6-4 record with a 2.62 GAA and .895 SV%.

The Hurricanes will turn to Andersen between the pipes for their regular season finale in Ottawa on Thursday. Andersen struggled in his last start, allowing four goals on 20 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs on Sunday. The 35-year-old netminder carries a 13-7-1 record and a .907 SV% into his last start of the season on Thursday. The Hurricanes enter action at +125 on the money line.

The Hurricanes are 1-4-1 in their last six games and enter their final game of the regular season attempting to enter the postseason with momentum. Kochetkov was solid in his most recent game, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 7-3 win over the New York Rangers. The 25-year-old netminder has a 2.59 GAA and .897 SV% in 46 games this season (27-15-3). The Hurricanes enter Wednesday's contest as +107 road underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team that can clinch a playoff berth with a single point.

With the Carolina Hurricanes locked into a first-round matchup against the New Jersey Devils, Slavin will be one of several key players getting some extra rest on Wednesday night. The 30-year-old Slavin has been a calming presence on Carolina's blueline this season, averaging 21:34 time-on-ice and scoring 27 points (6G / 21A) in 80 games this season.

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.

With the Carolina Hurricanes locked into a first-round matchup against the New Jersey Devils, Staal will be one of several key players getting some extra rest on Wednesday night. The 36-year-old veteran has 36 points (13G / 23A) in 75 games this season.

With the Carolina Hurricanes locked into a first-round matchup against the New Jersey Devils, Blake will be one of several key players getting some extra rest on Wednesday night. The 21-year-old rookie has been solid this season for Carolina, scoring 34 points (17G / 17A) in 80 games. He especially found his way in the latter-half of the season, scoring 14 points (6G / 18A) in his final 20 games.

With the Carolina Hurricanes locked into a first-round matchup against the New Jersey Devils, Jarvis will be one of several key players getting some extra rest on Wednesday night. The 23-year-old Jarvis has been excellent this season, tying a career-high 67 points (32G / 35A) in 73 games this season.

With the Carolina Hurricanes locked into a first-round matchup against the New Jersey Devils, Aho will be one of several key players getting some extra rest on Wednesday night. The 27-year-old Aho has 74 points (29G / 45A) in 79 games this season.

Gostisbehere has not played since April 8th but will likely draw back into the lineup on Wednesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 31-year-old Gostisbehere has 44 points (7G / 37A) in 68 games this season.

Fensore was Carolina's third-round pick, 90th overall, in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He has yet to play an NHL game and has 32 points (9G / 23A) in 66 games with the Chicago Wovles (AHL) this season.

Stillman played three games with Carolina earlier this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 27-year-old defenseman has nine points (3G / 6A) in 35 games with the Chicago Wovles (AHL) this season.

Nadeau was Carolina's 30th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward made his NHL debut last season, playing one game, but has exclusively played in the AHL since. He has 56 points (30G / 26A) in 63 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) this season.

Brind-Amour was Edmonton's sixth-round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The 25-year-old has yet to play an NHL games. He has 23 points (16G / 7A) in 67 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) this season.

Kotkaniemi has not played since April 5th but will likely re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 24-year-old Kotkaniemi has 31 points (11G / 20A) in 76 games this season.

The Hurricanes are 1-4-1 in their last six games and enter their final game of the regular season attempting to enter the postseason with momentum. Kochetkov was solid in his most recent game, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 7-3 win over the New York Rangers. The 25-year-old netminder has a 2.59 GAA and .897 SV% in 46 games this season (27-15-3). The Hurricanes enter Wednesday's contest as +107 road underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team that can clinch a playoff berth with a single point.

Stillman played three games with Carolina earlier this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 27-year-old defenseman has nine points (3G / 6A) in 35 games with the Chicago Wovles (AHL) this season.