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Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Drops third straight start
Andersen kicked out 19 of 22 shots in a 3-2 loss to Detroit on Thursday.
Andersen also allowed three goals versus Boston on Sunday, but he faced 38 shots in that contest. Either way, he's now dropped his last three starts, bringing him down to 19-9-1 with a 2.47 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 30 appearances in 2022-23. Andersen has finished with at least 20 victories in each of his campaigns, with the exception of 2020-21 when he played in just 24 games.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Has two-point game Thursday
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' Brent Burns: Nets goal vs. Detroit
Burns scored a goal in Carolina's 3-2 loss to Detroit on Thursday.
Even at the age of 38, Burns is a high-end offensive threat with 14 goals and 55 points in 74 outings this season, but he hasn't been quite as effective recently. Over his last 11 appearances, Burns has two goals and four points. He was strong Thursday though. In addition to the marker, he had a plus-2 rating, three shots and a block in 22:55 of ice time, but the Hurricanes ultimately still fell short of the win.
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Hurricanes' Antti Raanta: Backing up Thursday
Raanta (lower body) will serve as the backup for Thursday's game in Detroit, per the NHL media site.
Pyotr Kochetkov was sent down Wednesday, so it's no surprise that Raanta will suit up for the first time since suffering an injury March 7. It's unclear when Raanta will get back between the pipes, as Frederik Andersen can be expected to start a majority of the Hurricanes' remaining games.
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Hurricanes' Stefan Noesen: Expected to play Thursday
Noesen (lower body) will play Thursday against Detroit, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Noesen couldn't complete Tuesday's contest due to the injury, but he's right back into the lineup. The 30-year-old has 12 goals and 31 points in 70 appearances this season.
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Hurricanes' Teuvo Teravainen: Absent for Thursday's game
Teravainen (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Red Wings.
Teravainen has five goals and three assists through 15 games in March while filling a middle-six role. His absence likely means Stefan Noesen (lower body) will be able to play. Teravainen's next chance to play is Saturday in Montreal.
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Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Set to start Thursday
Andersen is slated to guard the road crease against Detroit on Thursday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Andersen lost his last two outings, although he allowed just five goals on 54 shots in that span. He has a 19-8-1 record, 2.45 GAA and .904 save percentage in 29 appearances this season. The Red Wings rank 24th offensively with 2.92 goals per game in 2022-23.
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Hurricanes' Pyotr Kochetkov: Shipped down to minors
Kochetkov was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Wednesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Kochetkov's demotion all but guarantees that Antti Raanta (lower body) will be ready to serve as at least the backup against Detroit on Thursday. In 24 NHL appearances this year, the 23-year-old Kochetkov posted a 12-7-5 record with a .909 save percentage and four shutouts. Unless another injury pops up for Raanta or Frederik Andersen, Kochetkov figures to close out the year in the minors.
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Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho: Loses three-game point streak
Aho posted three shots and a minus-2 rating in the Hurricanes' 4-0 loss to the Lightning on Tuesday.
The Hurricanes were not able to beat Andrei Vasilevskiy on Tuesday, snapping Aho's three-game point streak. The Finnish forward had been on a goal-scoring tear prior to this game, scoring in three straight games and potting six goals in his last six games. On the season, Aho has 33 goals and 62 points in 66 games.
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Hurricanes' Pyotr Kochetkov: Allows three in loss
Kochetkov stopped 17 of 20 shots in the Hurricanes' 4-0 loss to the Lightning on Tuesday.
Kochetkov did not have his best Tuesday, coughing up two goals in the second period and one goal in the third to ultimately drop a 4-0 contest. This start marks the fourth straight start in which the Russian goaltender has allowed at least three goals. He should continue to serve as the backup to Frederik Andersen for the time being.
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Hurricanes' Stefan Noesen: Doubtful to return to game
Noesen (lower body) is doubtful to return to Tuesday's game versus the Lightning.
Noesen was injured in the second period. If he can't play Thursday in Detroit, Jesse Puljujarvi would likely rejoin the Hurricanes' lineup.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Set to play
Fast (personal) is expected to play Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Fast is on the ice for pregame warmups ahead of Tuesday's contest after missing the morning skate for the birth of his child. He has collected 25 points, 64 shots on goal and 89 hits in 70 games this season.
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Hurricanes' Pyotr Kochetkov: Guarding cage Tuesday
Kochetkov will defend the home net Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Kochetkov is coming off a 41-save performance in Saturday's 5-3 win over Toronto. He has a 12-6-5 record this season with a 2.41 GAA and a .911 save percentage. The Lightning sit 10th in the league this year with 3.38 goals per game.
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Hurricanes' Jesse Puljujarvi: May draw back in Tuesday
Puljujarvi could return to the lineup Tuesday versus Tampa Bay after being a healthy scratch Sunday versus Boston, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Puljujarvi has been credited with 19 shots on goal and 11 hits in eight games with the Hurricanes since being acquired from Edmonton. He might fill in for Jesper Fast (personal), who will be a game-time decision versus the Lightning, alongside Jordan Staal and Teuvo Teravainen.
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Hurricanes' Antti Raanta: Set to travel with team
Raanta (lower body) will join the team for its upcoming two-game road trip, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports Tuesday.
Raanta won't be ready to suit up versus the Lightning on Tuesday but appears to be trending in the right direction. Even if Raanta doesn't play during the two-game road trip, the Canes will then return home to face the Islanders on Sunday for the second half of a back-to-back, which could also be a chance for the Finn to work between the pipes.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Missing from game-day skate
Fast was not at Tuesday's game-day skate while awaiting the birth of his child but may still be available against Tampa Bay, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Fast is currently stuck in a 10-game goal drought during which he has managed a mere five shots on net. Unless the winger starts shooting the puck more, he will be hard-pressed to start bending the twine with any consistency. If Fast is in the lineup Tuesday, it would likely come at the expense of Paul Stastny.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team |
3.20 (15th) |
2.55 (2nd) |
20.7 (19th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| A. Svechnikov RW Andrei Svechnikov RW | Knee |
| T. Teravainen LW Teuvo Teravainen LW | Illness |
| M. Pacioretty LW Max Pacioretty LW | Achilles |
| O. Kase RW Ondrej Kase RW | Concussion |
| J. Gardiner D Jake Gardiner D | Hip |
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