South Raleigh News

Taylor Hall is set to rejoin the Carolina Hurricanes' lineup as they face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday. With a playoff position secured, Coach Rod Brind'Amour has been resting key players during the remaining games of the regular season. Hall returns after a rest day, while Jordan Martinook will sit out his first game since the 2021-22 season.

On the injury front, Shayne Gostisbehere and Jesperi Kotkaniemi will continue to recover, with expectations to return on Wednesday in Montreal. Regarding the team’s goalie lineup, Frederik Andersen will be in net against his former team, hoping to improve following two losses.

The team's roster for the game lists key players, indicating strategic decisions both for resting and preparing for the upcoming playoff series. Meanwhile, betting odds for the match are currently set with the Hurricanes favored at -225 according to Fanatics Sportsbook. More details about the betting lines are available through their platform.

Regarding the team's projected lineup, they organize in lines with notable players including Jarvis, Aho, Blake, and Hall in the forward positions. The defense features Slavin, Burns, Orlov, and Chatfield. Andersen will start as the goaltender with Kochetkov listed as backup. Also of note are the specific power play units and injured players with no defined return timelines.

The Hurricanes express optimism and readiness as they continue into the final games of the regular season with a playoff focus in mind.