Slavin suffered a lower-body injury on Saturday and did not return to the game. The Hurricanes did not have an update on Slavin's status so sitting out Monday could just be precautionary. He is one of a handful of regulars who will sit out.
With first place in the Central Division locked up, the Hurricanes will rest a few players in their season finale. With Svechnikov resting, Jordan Martinook will draw back into the Hurricanes lineup.
With first place in the Central Division locked up, the Hurricanes will rest a few players in their season finale. With Staal resting, Drew Shore will draw back into the Hurricanes lineup.
Kase has only appeared in two games this season and Monday will be his first game since January 16th. Since being acquired from the Ducks in February 2020, Kase has only appeared in eight games with the Bruins. Over that time, he has one assist and 11 shots.
Kase has only played in two games this season and has not played since January 16th. Kase was on the ice for Friday's practice but will not be available for Saturday's game. Head coach Bruce Cassidy said that he could play either Monday or Tuesday.
Andersen has not played since March 19th but will play half of a game with the Marlies on Thursday. Should everything go well, Andersen could start one of the Maple Leafs' games down the stretch to get ready for the postseason.
Tokarski left the Sabres to attend to a personal matter and will miss the final week of the season. With Tokarski and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen both out, Michel Houser could serve as their No.1 for the rest of the season.
Smith re-aggravated the upper-body injury that cost him four games in late April. With Smith out, look for Will Butcher to move back onto the top power-play unit.
Fast has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury but the Hurricanes ex[ect him to be back in on Monday. Fast has scored six goals with 12 assists (18 points) in 41 games this season.
Chatfield has been a healthy scratch for the last three games but is expected to replace Olli Juolevi in the lineup on Thursday. Chatfield has picked up one assist in 13 games this season.
Smith has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but will be a game-time decision Tuesday vs. the Flyers. Smith would likely replace Matt Tennyson in the lineup.
Ryan signed with the Hurricanes in the offseason and has not played very much hockey in 2021. He's only suited up in four AHL games this season but he's expected to replace Brady Skjei (upper-body) in the lineup on Thursday. Ryan has 24 points (4G / 20A) in 141 career NHL games with the Sharks and Kings.
Smith has appeared in all 44 games this season but will miss his firsts game on Tuesday. Will Butcher will draw into the lineup to replace him, including on the top power-play unit.
