Fensore has been recalled from Chicago (AHL).
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.
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Carolina Hurricanes News
Nadeau has been recalled from the Chicago Wolves (AHL).
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 has been recalled from Chicago (AHL).
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.
Martinook (undisclosed) is questionable to play vs. Montreal on Wednesday.
Martinook did not play in Carolina's previous game but he could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 32-year-old Martinook is averaging 15:18 time-on-ice and has a career-high 36 points (15G / 21A) in 79 games this season.
Goalie Start
Andersen will start vs. Toronto on Sunday.
Kotkaniemi (undisclosed) is likely to return vs. Montreal on Wednesday.
Gostisbehere (upper-body) will remain out on Sunday but is likely to return vs. Montreal on Wednesday.
Goalie Start
Andersen is expected to start vs. Toronto on Sunday.
Line Change
Hall (rest) will draw back into Carolina's lineup vs. Toronto on Sunday.
Martinook (rest) will sit vs. Toronto on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Kochetkov will start Saturday vs. the Rangers.
Gostisbehere (lower-back) will not play on Saturday.
Line Change
Hall (rest) will not play on Saturday.
Carrier (lower-body) will be back in the Hurricanes lineup on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Kochetkov is expected to start Saturday vs. the Rangers.
Carolina has signed Alexander Nikishin to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Nikishin was Carolina's third-round pick, 69th overall, in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old Nikishin has spent the previous few seasons in the KHL. He scored 46 points (17G / 29A) in 61 games with St. Peterburgh SKA (KHL) this season.
Morrow will draw into the Hurricanes lineup on Thursday.
Morrow will draw in for Shayne Gostisbehere, who was a late scratch due to an upper-body injury. Morrow has one goal and four assists in nine games this season.
Gostisbehere (upper-body) will not play in Washington on Thursday.
Gostisbehere was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Scott Morrow will draw into the lineup in his place.
Goalie Start
Andersen will start in Washington on Thursday.
The Hurricanes are coming off a disappointing 3-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and will hope for a better result, with Andersen tending the twine against the Washington Capitals. Andersen struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. The 35-year-old goalie has a 2.11 GAA and .914 SV% in 19 games this season (13-6-0). The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as -150 road favorites against a Capitals team that has lost five of their last seven games (2-4-1).
Goalie Start
Andersen was the first goalie off the ice at Carolina's morning skate.
The Hurricanes are coming off a disappointing 3-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and will hope for a better result, with Andersen likely tending the twine against the Washington Capitals. Andersen struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. The 35-year-old goalie has a 2.11 GAA and .914 SV% in 19 games this season (13-6-0). The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as -150 road favorites against a Capitals team that has lost five of their last seven games (2-4-1).
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