Slavin has missed the last 10 games with an upper-body injury, but he's expected to suit up for his sixth game of the season on Saturday. Slavin will replace Joel Nystrom, who was assigned to Chicago (AHL) on Friday.
In 33 games this season, his first exposure to the NHL, Nystrom has eight assists and is averaging 15:37 time-on-ice. He has impressed coaches, but with Jaccob Slavin (upper body) expected to return in Carolina's next game, Nystrom has been reassigned to the Chicago Wolves (AHL).
Slavin has been plagued with bad luck this season. He played the first two games of the season, then suffered a lower-body injury that sidelined him for over two months. He returned to the lineup and played three games, then suffered an upper-body injury has kept him out for the past three weeks. His next chance to return will be on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken.
With Noah Philp (concussion) sidelined, Jankowski will re-enter Carolinas' lineup on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 31-year-old Jankowski has six points (2G / 4A) in 31 games this season.
With Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) likely out for the remainder of the season, Andersen has seen more time between the pipes, but his struggles have continued. The 36-year-old veteran goalie is on a miserable nine-game losing skid (0-7-2), posting an unsightly 3.85 GAA and .840 SV%. The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as -207 home favorites against Andersen's former team, the Anaheim Ducks, whom they defeated 4-1 earlier this season.
Philp is an undrafted 27-year-old who made his NHL debut last season after some success at the AHL level. He scored three points (2G / 1A) in 15 games with the Oilers this season before being placed on waivers and ultimately claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes. He has zero point in two games with Carolina.
Slavin has been plagued with bad luck this season. He played the first two games of the season, then suffered a lower-body injury that sidelined him for over two months. He returned to the lineup and played three games, then suffered an upper-body injury has kept him out for the past three weeks. He is hopeful to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks.
Bussi had his worst performance of the season in a 7-5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on January 1st, allowing six goals on 22 shots (.727 SV%), but quickly rebounded in his following game, saving 28 of 29 (.966 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. The 27-year-old goalie's introduction to the NHL has been remarkable, posting a near-perfect 14-2-1 record, with a 2.25 GAA and .906 SV%. The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as -135 home favorites against a struggling Dallas Stars team that, despite still ranking second in the NHL, is on a season-worst five-game losing skid (0-2-3).
Jankowski will be the odd-man out of the lineup on Tuesday to accommodate the return of Seth Jarvis (upper body). The 31-year-old Jankowski has six points (2G / 4A) in 31 games this season.
Jarvis has not played in nearly three weeks, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The 23-year-old Jarvis was having a great season before his injury in mid December, scoring 29 points (19G / 10A) in 34 games.
Bussi had his worst performance of the season in a 7-5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on January 1st, allowing six goals on 22 shots (.727 SV%), but quickly rebounded in his following game, saving 28 of 29 (.966 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. The 27-year-old goalie's introduction to the NHL has been remarkable, posting a near-perfect 14-2-1 record, with a 2.25 GAA and .906 SV%. The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as -135 home favorites against a struggling Dallas Stars team that, despite still ranking second in the NHL, is on a season-worst five-game losing skid (0-2-3).
Jarvis has not played in nearly three weeks, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The 23-year-old Jarvis was having a great season before his injury in mid December, scoring 29 points (19G / 10A) in 34 games.
