Kotkaniemi (undisclosed) is likely to return vs. Montreal on Wednesday.
Carolina Hurricanes News
Gostisbehere (upper-body) will remain out on Sunday but is likely to return vs. Montreal on Wednesday.
Goalie Start
Andersen is expected to start vs. Toronto on Sunday.
Line Change
Hall (rest) will draw back into Carolina's lineup vs. Toronto on Sunday.
Martinook (rest) will sit vs. Toronto on Sunday.
Ehlers (undisclosed) left Saturday's game vs. Chicago and is likely out on Sunday in Edmonton.
Goalie Start
Kochetkov will start Saturday vs. the Rangers.
Gostisbehere (lower-back) will not play on Saturday.
Line Change
Hall (rest) will not play on Saturday.
Carrier (lower-body) will be back in the Hurricanes lineup on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Kochetkov is expected to start Saturday vs. the Rangers.
Carolina has signed Alexander Nikishin to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Nikishin was Carolina's third-round pick, 69th overall, in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old Nikishin has spent the previous few seasons in the KHL. He scored 46 points (17G / 29A) in 61 games with St. Peterburgh SKA (KHL) this season.
Ehlers (foot) took full part in warmups and is expected to play in Dallas on Thursday.
Ehlers did not play Winnipeg's previous two games but he will draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Ehlers is averaging 15:56 time-on-ice and has 63 points (24G / 39A) in 67 games this season. He is one point away from the career-high 64 points (25G / 39A) he has in the 2016-17 season.
Miller (illness) will play against the Islanders on Thursday.
Miller will draw back into the lineup after sitting out Wednesday's game against the Flyers. Zac Jones will sit in his place.
Gostisbehere (upper-body) will not play in Washington on Thursday.
Gostisbehere was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Scott Morrow will draw into the lineup in his place.
Goalie Start
Andersen will start in Washington on Thursday.
The Hurricanes are coming off a disappointing 3-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and will hope for a better result, with Andersen tending the twine against the Washington Capitals. Andersen struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. The 35-year-old goalie has a 2.11 GAA and .914 SV% in 19 games this season (13-6-0). The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as -150 road favorites against a Capitals team that has lost five of their last seven games (2-4-1).
Goalie Start
Andersen was the first goalie off the ice at Carolina's morning skate.
The Hurricanes are coming off a disappointing 3-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and will hope for a better result, with Andersen likely tending the twine against the Washington Capitals. Andersen struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. The 35-year-old goalie has a 2.11 GAA and .914 SV% in 19 games this season (13-6-0). The Hurricanes enter Thursday's contest as -150 road favorites against a Capitals team that has lost five of their last seven games (2-4-1).
Miller (illness) will not play against the Flyers on Wednesday.
Miller will not return to the lineup despite taking full part in warmups on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 25-year-old Miller is averaging 21:59 time-on-ice and has 23 points (7G / 16A) in 70 games this season.
Ehlers (foot) will be a game-time decision in Dallas on Thursday.
Ehlers did not play Winnipeg's previous two games but he could draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Ehlers is averaging 15:56 time-on-ice and has 63 points (24G / 39A) in 67 games this season. He is one point away from the career-high 64 points (25G / 39A) he has in the 2016-17 season.
Miller (illness) will be a game-time decision vs. Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Miller was absent from the Rangers' previous two practices but could be ready to play on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 25-year-old Miller is averaging 21:59 time-on-ice and has 23 points (7G / 16A) in 70 games this season.