South Raleigh News

Sebastian Aho, Shayne Gostisbehere, and Martin Necas aim to continue their point streaks as the Carolina Hurricanes face the Ottawa Senators at Lenovo Center on Friday. The Hurricanes recently adjusted their lineup during a game against the Sharks, leading to a comeback victory. Rod Brind'Amour has reunited Necas with Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Eric Robinson due to Jack Drury's absence.

Tyson Jost, called up on Wednesday because of Drury's injury, is positioned at center between Jackson Blake and William Carrier. Pyotr Kochetkov appears set for his fifth consecutive start in goal after being the first goalie off the ice during morning practice.

The betting odds provided by Fanatics Sportsbook list the Hurricanes at -200. The projected lineup for tonight includes forwards Svechnikov, Aho, Roslovic; Robinson, Kotkaniemi, Necas; Martinook, Staal, Jarvis; Carrier, Jost, Blake. On defense are Slavin with Burns; Orlov with Chatfield; Gostisbehere with Walker. Kochetkov will be in goal with Tokarski as backup.

Injuries affecting the team include Jack Drury (hand), Frederik Andersen (knee), and Jesper Fast (neck). Riley Stillman is listed as a scratch.

Power play units feature Aho, Jarvis, Necas, Svechnikov with Gostisbehere on PP1 and Blake, Jost, Kotkaniemi, Roslovic with Burns on PP2.

The game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.