The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Mar. 22 their projected lineup for the upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, with goaltender Frederik Andersen expected to start as he aims for his fifth consecutive win.
The matchup is significant as the Hurricanes look to continue their recent success, having defeated Pittsburgh twice earlier this month and coming off high-scoring games. The team has maintained a consistent formation that has contributed to its recent victories.
Andersen, who has posted a 5-1 record since the Winter Olympics, will be backed by a lineup that includes defenseman K’Andre Miller, who recently scored in back-to-back games for the first time since December 2023. Forward Taylor Hall enters the game with 299 career goals and has recorded 31 points in 33 career games against Pittsburgh.
The projected forward lines include Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis; Hall-Stankoven-Blake; Ehlers-Staal-Martinook; and Carrier-Jankowski-Robinson. On defense, pairings are Slavin-Chatfield, Miller-Walker, and Reilly-Nikishin. Andersen is listed as the starting goaltender. Injuries include Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) and Pyotr Kochetkov (hip surgery), while Nicolas Deslauriers and Jesperi Kotkaniemi are listed as scratches.
Power play units feature Aho, Ehlers (Staal), Jarvis, Svechnikov with Nikishin on PP1; Blake, Hall, Jankowski, Stankoven with Miller on PP2. Jordan Staal will take faceoffs with the first power play unit before being replaced by Nikolaj Ehlers if possession changes.
According to the official website, players such as Eric Staal and Rod Brind’Amour have been recognized in the Carolina Hurricanes Hall of Fame for their contributions. The team achieved a major milestone by winning the Stanley Cup in 2006 according to the official website.
The Hurricanes play home games at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina—a venue featuring over 700,000 square feet of space and amenities such as suites and concession stands according to the official website. The arena accommodates up to 20,000 people and hosts more than 150 events each year according to the official website. The team’s activities contribute over $200 million annually to the local economy through events and community engagement according to the official website.
As both teams prepare for today’s contest in Pittsburgh at 3:00 p.m., fans will be watching closely as key players approach personal milestones and look to extend winning streaks.
