Dmitry Orlov will be a healthy scratch on Friday, allowing Morrow to re-enter the lineup against the Detroit Red Wings. Morrow last played on March 22nd and has four points (1G / 3A) in seven games this season.
With Andrei Svechnikov battling an undisclosed injury, Robidas will enter the lineup for his NHL debut. Robidas was a fifth-round pick, 147th overall, of the Hurricanes in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old forward has 48 points (17G / 31A) in 65 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) this season.
Scott Morrow will draw back into Carolina's lineup on Friday, sending Orlov to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 33-year-old Orlov is averaging 19:47 time-on-ice and has 26 points (6G / 20A) in 69 games this season.
The Hurricanes have won three straight and will have Kochetkov tending the twine on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings. Kochetkov struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%), but received ample goal support in a 6-4 win over the New York Islanders. The 25-year-old goalie has an ugly 4.75 GAA and .806 SV% in his last three games (1-2-0). Still, the Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as -186 road favorites against a Red Wings team desperately trying to stay within reach of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Hurricanes have won three straight and will likely have Kochetkov tending the twine on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings. Kochetkov struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%), but received ample goal support in a 6-4 win over the New York Islanders. The 25-year-old goalie has an ugly 4.75 GAA and .806 SV% in his last three games (1-2-0). Still, the Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as -186 road favorites against a Red Wings team desperately trying to stay within reach of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Robidas was a fifth-round pick, 147th overall, of the Hurricanes in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old forward has yet to play an NHL game. He has 48 points (17G / 31A) in 65 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) this season.
Svechnikov did not play in the third period of Wednesday's win over the Capitals, but head coach Rod Brind'Amour said he doesn't think it's too serious. The Hurricanes are off on Thursday, so there likely won't be an update on Svechnikov's status until Friday.
The Hurricanes are riding a two-game winning streak and will turn to Andersen between the pipes on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The 35-year-old Andersen was solid in his most recent outing, albeit lightly tested, saving 14 of 15 shots in a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. He has a 2.01 GAA and .919 SV% in 17 games this season (12-5-0). The Hurricanes enter Wednesday's contest as sizeable -208 home favorites against a Capitals team that played yesterday and narrowly defeated the Boston Bruins 4-3.
The Hurricanes are riding a two-game winning streak and will likely turn to Andersen between the pipes on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The 35-year-old Andersen was solid in his most recent outing, albeit lightly tested, saving 14 of 15 shots in a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. He has a 2.01 GAA and .919 SV% in 17 games this season (12-5-0). The Hurricanes enter Wednesday's contest as sizeable -208 home favorites against a Capitals team that played yesterday and narrowly defeated the Boston Bruins 4-3.
Staal did not play in Carolina's previous and will likely miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday. The 36-year-old Staal is averaging 15:26 time-on-ice and has 33 points (12G / 21A) in 71 games this season.
Svechnikov missed the last seven games with an upper-body injury, but will play Friday vs. the Canadiens. Svechnikov will draw back into the lineup on the fourth line.
The Hurricanes are coming off a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Nashville Predators and will hope for a better fate with Andersen tending the twine on Friday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 35-year-old Andersen was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. He has a 2.07 GAA and .918 SV% in 16 games this season. The Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as enormous -318 home favorites against a Canadiens squad that played last night and lost 6-4 to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Svechnikov has missed seven straight games due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Friday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 24-year-old Svechnikov is averaging 17:29 time-on-ice and has 43 points (18G / 25A) in 63 games this season.
The Hurricanes are coming off a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Nashville Predators and will hope for a better fate with Andersen tending the twine on Friday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 35-year-old Andersen was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. He has a 2.07 GAA and .918 SV% in 16 games this season. The Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as enormous -318 home favorites against a Canadiens squad that played last night and lost 6-4 to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Svechnikov has missed seven straight games due to a lower-body injury but will likely return to the lineup on Friday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 24-year-old Svechnikov is averaging 17:29 time-on-ice and has 43 points (18G / 25A) in 63 games this season.
The Hurricanes have won nine of their last 10 (9-1-0) and will turn to Kochetkov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. Kochetkov struggled in his previous outing, allowing seven goals on 25 shots (.720 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 25-year-old goalie has a 2.49 GAA and .902 SV% in 41 appearances this season (25-12-3). The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -272 home favorites against a Predators squad that has scored fewer than two goals in five of their last six games (1-4-1).
The Hurricanes have won nine of their last 10 (9-1-0) and will likely turn to Kochetkov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. Kochetkov struggled in his previous outing, allowing seven goals on 25 shots (.720 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 25-year-old goalie has a 2.49 GAA and .902 SV% in 41 appearances this season (25-12-3). The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -272 home favorites against a Predators squad that has scored fewer than two goals in five of their last six games (1-4-1).
