Slavin (upper body) said he was okay after leaving Wednesday's Game 4 versus the Panthers in the first period, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Slavin's early exit likely didn't help the Hurricanes as they took a 4-3 loss, but he was available to talk to the media in the locker room following the loss. While his status might have been in doubt had the Hurricanes forced a Game 5, it's unlikely the injury will have any impact on his availability for 2023-24. He had six points over 15 playoff contests.
Slavin won't return to Wednesday's Game 4 versus the Panthers after suffering an upper-body injury in the first period.
Slavin was hit hard by Sam Bennett early in the contest. The hit left Slavin wobbly on his skates, and it's certainly not a good sign that he was ruled out for the game before the first intermission. Given the nature of the hit, it seems doubtful Slavin would be able to play Friday if the Hurricanes are able to force a Game 5.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Tallies second goal of postseason
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Slavin scored his second goal of the postseason during Thursday's 3-2 overtime win against the Devils.
Slavin is known for his defensive prowess more than his offensive contributions. Yet, he has been contributing offensively during Carolina's second-round series. His assist in Thursday's game gives him assists in four straight games to go with his plus-9 rating over that stretch. He is not a risk-free play, but he has the potential to be a sneaky depth play right now when there are limited options available.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Chips in two points in Game 2
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Slavin had a goal and an assist in Carolina's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders in Game 2 on Wednesday.
Slavin was quiet over his previous nine outings, contributing just two assists in that span. Over 76 regular-season contests, he had seven goals and 27 points, which was down from 42 points in 2021-22. Slavin played a key role Wednesday though, helping out on Paul Stastny's marker early in the first period, and then finding the back of the net himself midway through the third to tie the game at 3-3.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Has two-point game Thursday
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Slavin provided a goal and an assist in a 3-2 loss to Detroit on Thursday.
Slavin's marker early in the second period put Carolina up 2-1, but the Hurricanes couldn't hold onto that lead. He's up to seven goals and 25 points in 68 contests this season, though that's still well behind his 2021-22 finish of 42 points. Slavin has two goals and five points over his last 12 outings.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Notches OT helper Saturday
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Slavin assisted on the game-winning goal in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Flyers.
The helper marked Slavin's seventh point in his last 11 games, but he's been far too inconsistent this season to have a chance of matching the career-high 42 points he notched last year. He still sees plenty of ice time (22:10 average TOI), but the addition of Brent Burns in the offseason has resulted in a reduction in Slavin's power-play minutes this year (0:09 vs. 1:22 last year), which caps Slavin's upside.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: On three-game point streak
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Slavin had a goal and an assist in Carolina's 6-1 victory over the Coyotes on Friday.
Slavin's marker was scored early in the second period and extended Carolina's lead to 3-0. He has four goals and 19 points in 54 contests this season. Slavin is on a three-game scoring streak with a goal and four points over that stretch.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Nabs assist Wednesday
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Slavin provided an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Slavin helped out on a Jordan Staal goal in the third period. This was Slavin's second helper in his last two games after he went scoreless in six outings following his return from a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old defenseman is up to 17 points, a plus-17 rating, 89 shots on net and 83 blocked shots through 53 contests in what's been a down year offensively.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Returning to action Saturday
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Slavin (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday versus the Rangers, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
The top-pairing defenseman has missed the last six games, with his last appearance coming Jan. 19 versus the Wild. Slavin has three goals and 15 points with 72 blocked shots and 74 shots on goal in 45 games this season.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Not expected to play Wednesday
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Slavin (lower body) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus Buffalo.
Slavin also missed Carolina's previous five contests because of the injury. He has three goals and 15 points in 45 contests this season. If Slavin can't play Wednesday, then Dylan Coghlan will likely stay in the lineup for the sixth straight game.
Slavin (lower body) is not expected to play Tuesday versus Los Angeles, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Slavin took part in Tuesday's morning skate, rotating in and out with Brady Skjei and Brett Pesce. Following the session, coach Rod Brind'Amour mentioned that Slavin could be held out until the All-Star break to give the 28-year-old defender some additional time to recover. Carolina plays Wednesday in Buffalo before returning to action Feb. 11 against the Rangers. Slavin, who has already sat out the past four games, has 15 points, 74 shots on goal and 72 blocks in 45 contests this campaign.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Not expected to play Sunday
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Slavin (lower body) is doubtful for Sunday's contest against Boston, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer.
Slavin's expected to sit for a fourth consecutive game due to the lower-body injury he suffered Jan. 19. The 28-year-old defenseman has three goals, 12 assists and a plus-15 rating through 45 games this year. Dylan Coghlan will remain in the lineup in Slavin's absence, with Jalen Chatfield playing alongside Brett Burns on Carolina's second pairing.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Questionable for Sunday
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Slavin (lower body) is questionable for Sunday's game versus Boston despite practicing Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Coach Rod Brind'Amour isn't sure yet if Slavin will be available to return even though the 28-year-old defender "skated well" in Saturday's session. Slavin, who has sat out the past three games, has three goals, 15 points, 74 shots on net and 72 blocks in 45 contests this campaign.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Will miss Friday's contest
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Slavin (lower body) isn't expected to play Friday against San Jose, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Slavin is set to miss his third straight game. He has three goals and 15 points in 45 contests while averaging 22:26 of ice time this season. Dylan Coghlan is projected to remain in the lineup for a third straight game.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Won't play Wednesday
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Slavin (lower body) is expected to miss Wednesday's game against Dallas.
Slavin was also absent from Saturday's 5-2 win against the Islanders because of the injury. He has three goals and 15 points in 45 contests in 2022-23. With Slavin unavailable, Dylan Coghlan, who played Saturday after being a healthy scratch Thursday, will likely remain in the lineup.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Slavin (lower body) is doubtful for Wednesday's contest against Dallas, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
Slavin, who sat out Saturday's win over the Islanders, did not take part in Tuesday's practice. If he is unavailable again, Jalen Chatfield will likely be paired with Brent Burns. Slavin has contributed 15 points in 45 games this season.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Out Saturday
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Slavin will miss Saturday's game against the Islanders because of a lower-body injury.
Slavin has three goals and 15 points in 45 contests this season. With Slavin unavailable, Dylan Coghlan, who was a healthy scratch Thursday against Minnesota, is projected to draw into the lineup.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Dishes two assists
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Slavin recorded a pair of assists in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to Vancouver.
Slavin picked up his first assist on Jordan Martinook's tally late in the first period. He later set up Sebastian Aho's breakaway goal in the third. Slavin's offense has picked up lately, with four points (one goal, three assists) in his last three contests. The 28-year-old blueliner is up to three goals and 12 assists in 44 games this season.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Goal and assist in win
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Slavin tallied a goal and an assist in a 6-2 victory over the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
Slavin provided a helper on Brent Burns' goal in the first period before adding his own tally in the third, beating Joonas Korpisalo with a slapshot. Despite logging top-pairing minutes, Slavin hasn't offered much offensive production this year as primarily a stay-at-home defenseman. The 28-year-old blueliner has three goals and 10 assists through 42 contests.
