The Hurricanes could get Andrei Svechnikov and Jordan Martinook back in Game 3 but they will have to wait at least one more game for Ferland. The 27-year-old has been out since Game 3 of the first round but was on the ice again on Wednesday and is targeting a Game 4 return. The Hurricanes have moved out to a 2-0 series lead and will be even more dangerous when all three forwards are healthy and back in the lineup.
Ferland remains sidelined by an upper-body injury that he suffered in Game 2 and forced him out of Game 3 as well. Luckily for the Hurricanes, they got Jordan Martinook back in Game 6 and could get Andrei Svechnikov back on Wednesday.
Ferland left Game 3 after playing just 2:08 TOI and will join Andrei Svechnikov in the press box for Game 4. Patrick Brown was recalled from Charlotte (AHL) on Wednesday and will replace Ferland in the lineup in Game 4.
DeBrusk took some big licks in Game 2, including a cross-check to the head from Nazem Kadri late in the third period, but will play in Game 3. DeBrusk has been an effective pest through two games, registering six shots on goal but no points to date.
DeBrusk took some licks in Game 1 and missed yesterday's practice but will play in Game 2 vs. the Maple Leafs. DeBrusk, who had eight points (6G / 2A) in 12 playoff games last year, had two shots in 15:19 TOI in Game 1.
Chytil will miss Wednesday’s game vs. the Senators but head coach David Quinn said that he “may play before the season ends.” Brendan Smith will dress as a forward to replace Chytil tonight.
Wolanin was assigned to the AHL on Tuesday to help Belleville but has been called up because Ben Harpur is sick and will not play on Wednesday. Wolanin has three assists in his last five games and 12 points (4G /8A) in 28 games this year.
Demko allowed two goals on 39 shots in the Canucks win over the Sharks last Thursday. Jacob Markstrom started on Saturday, but they will come back to Demko tonight vs. the Sharks. The 23-year-old has gone 3-3-0 with a 3.08 GAA and .902 SV% in six starts and one relief appearance in the NHL this season.
Wolanin has split his 2018-19 campaign between the NHL and AHL but it looks like he will finish the year out in Belleville. Wolanin has 12 points (4G / 8A) in 28 NHL games and 26 points (6G / 20A) in 35 AHL games. Andreas Englund will replace him on the roster.
Ferland has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury but is set to play Friday in Columbus. Ferland, who has 17 goals and 18 assists (35 points) in 58 games this season, will skate on the third line with Lucas Wallmark and Jordan Martinook.
