South Raleigh News

Newcomers Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall are anticipated to start in the Carolina Hurricanes' top six lineup as they face the New York Rangers. Rantanen, currently sixth in NHL scoring, will join Sebastian Aho and rookie Jackson Blake. Meanwhile, Hall is set to play alongside Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Andrei Svechnikov.

The team faces uncertainty with forward Jack Roslovic, who missed a second practice due to illness. Coach Rod Brind'Amour stated that Roslovic's participation is a game-time decision. If unavailable, defenseman Riley Stillman may debut for the team, reducing the forwards to 11.

Frederik Andersen is expected to be in goal. He holds a record of 5-1-0 with a 2.15 GAA and .912 SV%. Andersen has secured five consecutive wins since returning from knee surgery.

Tonight's betting odds list the Hurricanes at -135 according to Fanatics Sportsbook.

Projected lineup includes:

Forwards:

- Rantanen - Aho - Blake

- Hall - Kotkaniemi - Svechnikov

- Martinook - Staal - Jarvis

- Robinson - Jaaska - Roslovic*

Defense:

- Slavin - Burns

- Orlov - Chatfield

- Gostisbehere - Walker

Goaltenders:

- Andersen [Backup: Kochetkov]

Injuries affecting the team include William Carrier (lower-body), Tyson Jost (lower-body), and Jesper Fast (neck).

Power play units feature Aho, Jarvis, Rantanen, Svechnikov with Gostisbehere on PP1; Blake, Hall, Kotkaniemi with Walker/Roslovic and Burns on PP2.