Walker has not played since Game 2 on May 22nd but could potentially return on Wednesday for Game 5. The 30-year-old Walker is averaging 18:24 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 12 games this postseason.
Chatfield has yet to play in the series but he could potentially make his debut on Wednesday for Game 5. The 29-year-old Chatfield is averaging 20:24 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in nine games this postseason.
Andersen was pulled after allowing four goals on 16 shots in the Hurricanes' 5-0 Game 2 loss. Pyotr Kochetkov struggled in his Game 3 start, so it looks like the Hurricanes will come back to Andersen in a must-win Game 4. Prior to this series, Andersen was 7-2 with a 1.36 GAA and .937 SV% in the playoffs. However, he's allowed nine goals on just 36 shots (.750 SV%) in two games vs. Florida.
Andersen was pulled after allowing four goals on 16 shots in the Hurricanes' 5-0 Game 2 loss. Pyotr Kochetkov struggled in his Game 3 start, so it looks like the Hurricanes will come back to Andersen in a must-win Game 4. Prior to this series, Andersen was 7-2 with a 1.36 GAA and .937 SV% in the playoffs. However, he's allowed nine goals on just 36 shots (.750 SV%) in two games vs. Florida.
Chatfield has yet to play in the series and head coach Rod Brind'Amour doesn't expect him to return for Game 4 on Monday. With both Chatfield and Sean Walker not expected to play, Alexander Nikishin And Scott Morrow should remain in the lineup.
Walker missed Game 3 in Florida and head coach Rod Brind'Amour called him "probably" doubtful for Game 4. With Walker and Jalen Chatfield both not expected to play, Alexander Nikishin and Scott Morrow should remain in the lineup on Monday.
Kotkaniemi was a healthy scratch for Game 2, but it looks like he'll replace Jack Roslovic in the Hurricanes' lineup for Game 3. Kotkaniemi has no goals and just three assists in 11 playoff games.
Chatfield did not take part in the Hurricanes' morning skate, but remains a game-time decision for Game 3 in Florida. Chatfield has been sidelined by an undisclosed injury since Game 4 vs. the Capitals.
Walker suffered an undisclosed injury in Game 2 and will be a game-time decision for Game 3 in Florida. Walker took part in the Hurricanes' morning skate, a good sign that he will be available tonight. Expect Alexander Nikishin to suit up if Walker is ruled out.
Walker was hurt in Game 2 and was limited to just 9:52 TOI. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour called Walker "iffy" to play in Game 3, so there's a chance Alexander Nikishin gets back in the lineup after being a healthy scratch in Games 1 and 2 vs. the Panthers.
Jarvis left Game 2 with an undisclosed injury but eventually returned to the ice. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said Jarvis "should be fine" for Game 3. Jarvis has two assists, four shots and five hits through two games vs. Florida.
Jankowski will make his first appearance since Game 1 of Carolina's second round matchup with the Capitals. Jesperi Kotkaniemi will sit in his place.
Kotkaniemi will take a seat on Thursday as Mark Jankowski returns from an undisclosed injury. Scott Morrow will also draw out in favour of Jalen Chatfield (lower-body).
For the first time this postseason, the Hurricanes are trailing a series, down 1-0 to the Florida Panthers, and will hope to rebound on Thursday in Game 2. Before Game 1, Andersen had a stellar 1.36 GAA and .937 SV% in nine games (7-2). He allowed five goals on 20 shots (.750 SV%) in Tuesday's 5-2 Game 1 loss. Still, the Hurricanes enter a crucial contest on Thursday as -136 home favorites against the Panthers.
Chatfield has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, but skated on Wednesday and head coach Rod Brind'Amour said that "he was better. I'd put him at day-to-day now, so that's a good sign." Expect Chatfield to replace Scott Morrow in the lineup if he's able to play in Game 2.
Nikishin made his NHL debut in Game 5 against the Capitals, filling in for Jalen Chatfield (lower-body). Chatfield is still unavailable for the first game of round three, but the Hurricanes are opting to dress Scott Morrow over Nikishin.
Chatfield has been dealing with a lower-body injury since Game 4 vs. the Capitals and was questionable to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Scott Morrow will dress in his place.
