Seeley made his NHL debut on Tuesday against the Islanders, playing 15:12 TOI. With the Hurricanes' season over, he returns to the Wolves, where he's tied for the team-lead in goals among defensemen.
Pyotr Kochetkov was originally set to start but is unable to play due to a roster technicality. Brandon Bussi will get the start while Thomas Sullivan will serve as the emergency back-up.
Bussi will be forced to start on back-to-back nights on Tuesday after the previously confirmed starter, Pyotr Kochetkov, was scratched due to what the Hurricanes are calling a roster technicality. Bussi and the Hurricanes are fresh off a narrow defeat on Monday, when he allowed just two goals on 23 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss in Philadelphia. The 27-year-old rookie has made 38 starts for the Canes this season, posting a 30-6-2 record and an .891 SV%.
Walker will join the long list of Hurricanes regulars who will get the night off for rest ahead of what the team hopes will be a lengthy playoff run.
Miller will join the long list of Hurricanes regulars who will get the night off for rest ahead of what the team hopes will be a lengthy playoff run.
Hall will join the long list of Hurricanes regulars who will get the night off for rest ahead of what the team hopes will be a lengthy playoff run.
With Carolina expected to sit a handful of regulars on Long Island on Tuesday, Ronan Seeley will make his NHL debut. The 23-year-old defensemen was Carolina's 2020 7th round pick (208th overall) and had 10 goals and 22 points in 67 games with Chicago (AHL) prior to his call up.
With Carolina expected to sit some regulars again on Tuesday on Long Island, Felix Unger Sorum will make his NHL debut. The 20-year-old Norwegian/Swedish forward was Carolina's 2023 2nd round pick (62nd overall) and enjoyed a successful campaign with Chicago (AHL) this season, with 16 goals and 63 points in 69 games played.
With Carolina expected to dress a lineup of misfits for their season finale, Ronan Seeley has been recalled from Chicago (AHL) and is expected to make his NHL debut on Tuesday. The 23-year-old defensemen was Carolina's 2020 seventh round pick (208th overall) and had 10 goals and 22 points in 67 games with Chicago (AHL) this season.
With Carolina locked in to a playoff spot, they have recalled Joel Nystrom from Chicago (AHL) to allow some of their regulars to rest for their final game of the season. The 23-year-old defensemen last appeared in an NHL game on January 24th but still has 37 games played this season, picking up a goal and nine points to go alongside his +5 plus/minus.
A second-round draft pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, Unger Sorum is yet to make his NHL debut, though he has impressed at the AHL level. The 20-year-old forward leads the Chicago Wolves with 63 points this season.
Kochetkov has been out since December 20th with a hip injury but is set to return and was assigned to Chicago (AHL) for a conditioning stint. Prior to his long-term injury, the 26-year-old had a 6-2-0 record with a 2.33 GAA and .899 SV%. Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen have being holding down the crease in his absence.
Bussi gave up five goals on 21 shots in the Hurricanes’ 6-5 overtime win vs. Boston on Tuesday. Bussi continues to rack up wins despite his poor play. He’s won five straight starts even though he’s posted an ugly 2.99 GAA and .860 SV%. With Carolina resting a bunch of regulars on Monday, Bussi becomes a far less reliable starter against a desperate Philadelphia Flyers team looking to clinch a playoff berth.
The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Gostisbehere will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. K'Andre Miller will draw back into the lineup to replace Gostisbehere. Gostisbehere has missed several lengthy stints this season due to injuries, but he has been one of the most productive offensive defensemen when healthy. The 32-year-old has 50 points (13G / 37A) in 54 games this season.
The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Slavin will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. Jalen Chatfield will draw back into the lineup to replace Slavin. The 31-year-old Slavin has battled injuries this season, playing a career-low 39 games, but the Hurricanes are thrilled that he should be entering the postseason without ailment.
The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Staal will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. William Carrier will draw back into the lineup to replace Staal. At age 37, Staal has remained an effective leader and contributor for the Hurricanes. He has 36 points (20G / 16A) in 75 games this season, matching his highest offensive output in the last half-decade.
The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Svechnikov will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. Jackson Blake will draw back into the lineup to replace Svechnikov. After an abysmal start to the 2025-26 season, scoring zero points in his first eight games, Svechnikov hopes to carry his late-season momentum into the postseason. He has a career-high 70 points (31G / 39A) through 79 games.
The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Jarvis will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. Taylor Hall will draw back into the lineup to replace Jarvis. The 23-year-old Jarvis has finished the previous two seasons with 67 points and at least 32 goals, a trend that has continued in his most effective offensive season to date, scoring 66 points (32G / 34A) in only 71 games.
The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Aho will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. Logan Stankoven will draw back into the lineup to replace Aho. With 80 points (27G / 53A) in 79 games this season, Aho has locked up a point-per-game season for the fifth time in his 10-year career.
Chatfield missed Carolina's previous two contests due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup vs. Philadelphia on Monday. The 29-year-old shutdown defensemen has appeared in 71 games this season, picking up two goals, 17 points and a +16 plus/minus while averaging 20:06 TOI.
