Fast has missed the Hurricanes' previous five games due to injury but is "probable" to suit up on Saturday vs. Montreal according to head coach Rod Brind'Amour. The 32-year-old has been enjoying a solid season in his usual bottom-six role with six goals, 18 points, 70 SOG and 14 PIMs in 66 GP and 12:46 TOI per game.
Carolina will continue to flip-flop their goaltenders as Frederik Andersen takes the crease on Thursday vs. Detroit after backing up the last contest. The 34-year-old missed a large chunk of the season due to blood clots but is in the midst of a six-game winning streak and holds an incredibly impressive 10-1-0 record with a 2.05 GAA and .925 SV% on the year. He will host the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, who are in the midst of a playoff battle for the final Wild Card spot but have lost two straight and are 25th in the NHL in shots per game (28.6).
The Canadiens are riding a rare two-game winning streak, outscoring their opposition 7-2, and will turn to Primeau in net for the second time in the last three games. Primeau has allowed one or fewer goals in two of his last three starts (2-1-0), including saving 36 of 37 shots (.973 SV%) in his last outing, a 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. The Canadiens enter action as +138 home favourites against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Carrier was a late scratch on Tuesday with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Paul Cotter will play in his place.
Carolina's goaltending carousel will continue Tuesday as Pyotr Kochetkov will take over the Hurricane's crease, looking for his third win in his last four starts. The 24-year-old has a near identical stat line to last season with his impressive .909 SV%, 2.46 GAA and 19-12-4 record. He draws a favourable matchup at home on Tuesday vs. Pittsburgh, who have lost three straight and eight of their last 10 games.
Carolina's goaltending carousel is expected to continue Tuesday as Pyotr Kochetkov is expected to take over the Hurricane's crease as he looks for his third win in his last four starts. The 24-year-old has a near identical stat line to last season with his impressive .909 SV%, 2.46 GAA and 19-12-4 record. He draws a favourable matchup at home on Tuesday vs. Pittsburgh, who has lost three straight and eight of their last 10 games.
The Hurricanes have rotated between Kochetkov and Freddie Andersen since the latter returned from his injury, and that trend will continue in Washington on Friday. Kochetkov was outstanding in his last start, allowing just a single goal on 31 shots as the Hurricanes secured a 4-1 victory on Long Island. The 24-year-old netminder has been on a tear of late, posting a .939 SV% and a 7-4-0 record over his last 11 appearances. He's got a great chance of staying in the win column on Friday night with the Hurricanes being -200 favourites in Washington.
The Hurricanes will search for their fifth straight win on Thursday and will turn to Andersen between the pipes. Andersen has been sensational since returning to the lineup after a multi-month absence dealing with a blood clot, winning all four games, allowing only five total goals, and posting a dazzling .949 SV%. The Hurricanes enter action as sizeable -231 home favourites against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Lukas Rousek will replace Robinson on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Robinson has been a regular in the lineup for the Sabres over the last month and has 10 points (3G / 7A) in 42 games this season.
Fast is battling an upper-body injury and will not play on Thursday. The 32-year-old Fast has 18 points (6G / 12A) in 66 games this season while averaging 12:47 time-on-ice. Tony DeAngelo is expected to suit up on the blue line for the Hurricanes.
The Hurricanes will search for their fifth straight win on Thursday and likely turn to Andersen between the pipes. Andersen has been sensational since returning to the lineup after a multi-month absence dealing with a blood clot, winning all four games, allowing only five total goals, and posting a dazzling .949 SV%. The Hurricanes enter action as sizeable -231 home favourites against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Kochetkov will be back between the pipes on Tuesday after Frederik Andersen got the nod in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Senators. Kochetkov performed admirably his last time out, stopping 36 of the 40 shots he faced as the Hurricanes edged the Maple Leafs in a 5-4 shootout victory on Saturday. He continues to split time with Andersen as Carolina has rotated their netminder each game since Andersen's return from injury. Kochketkov is a good bet to stay in the win column on Tuesday with the Hurricanes being -160 favourites on Long Island.
