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.
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 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 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.
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).
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).
The Hurricanes have lost two straight and will turn to Kochetkov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Kochetkov has struggled lately, his worst run of the season, posting an ugly 4.61 GAA and .804 SV% in his last four games (1-3-0). The 25-year-old goalie has a 2.57 GAA and .898 SV% in 44 appearances this season (26-14-3). Still, the Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -204 road favorites against a Sabres team riding a four-game winning streak.
The Hurricanes have lost two straight and will turn to Kochetkov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Kochetkov has struggled lately, his worst run of the season, posting an ugly 4.61 GAA and .804 SV% in his last four games (1-3-0). The 25-year-old goalie has a 2.57 GAA and .898 SV% in 44 appearances this season (26-14-3). Still, the Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -204 road favorites against a Sabres team riding a four-game winning streak.
Staal has not played since March 28th due to a lower-body ailment but returned to practice on Monday, and will return to the lineup on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Staal is averaging 15:26 time-on-ice and has 33 points (12G / 21A) in 71 games this season.
