Lenovo Center Arena | Carolina Hurricanes
Lenovo Center Arena | Carolina Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov is set to return to the Carolina Hurricanes lineup against the Seattle Kraken after missing four games due to concussion protocol. The 25-year-old goaltender had a strong start to the season with a 10-2 record before his removal from a game in Columbus on November 23. He was the second-fastest NHL goalie to achieve ten wins this season, following Connor Hellebuyck of Winnipeg.
The Hurricanes plan to introduce new forward lines for the matchup. Martin Necas aims to break his two-game point drought and will join Sebastian Aho on the starting line for the first time since last December. The team seeks recovery after being shut out for the first time this season during their recent game in Florida.
Fanatics Sportsbook lists tonight's betting odds with Carolina as favorites at -275.
Projected Lineup:
Forwards: Robinson - Aho - Necas; Svechnikov - Drury - Roslovic; Martinook - Staal - Jarvis; Carrier - Kotkaniemi - Blake
Defense: Slavin - Burns; Orlov - Chatfield; Gostisbehere - Walker
Goaltenders: Kochetkov (Backup: Martin)
Injuries include Frederik Andersen (knee, out 8-12 weeks from Nov. 22) and Jesper Fast (neck, out for 2024-25 season). Riley Stillman is listed as a scratch.
Power Play Units:
PP1 includes Aho, Jarvis, Necas, and Svechnikov with Gostisbehere. PP2 features Blake, Drury, Kotkaniemi, and Roslovic with Burns.
The game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
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