NHL Player News

Hall (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Islanders.

Hall is presumably taking another rest day for the regular-season finale. He'll likely be fine in time to play in Game 1 of the Hurricanes' first-round playoff series.

Due to a roster technicality, Kochetkov won't defend the road net against the Islanders on Tuesday.

Carolina activated Kochetkov from injured reserve, and he will be available for the playoffs. Brandon Bussi will get the nod in Tuesday's regular-season finale versus the Islanders.

Chatfield (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Islanders.

Chatfield has been battling a lower-body injury recently, though this undisclosed label suggests he is simply resting. Expect the 29-year-old shutdown defenseman back in action for Game 1 of the playoffs.

Miller (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Islanders.

Miller will sit for the second time in four games to close out the regular season. He should be back in the lineup in a top-four role for Game 1 of the playoffs.

Gostisbehere (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's road clash against the Islanders.

Gostisbehere will miss his second consecutive contest for an undisclosed reason. Whether the 32-year-old blueliner has an injury or not, the Hurricanes are likely erring on the side of caution to make sure he is well rested ahead of the playoffs. Overall, he has 50 points, 117 shots on net and 63 blocked shots across 54 games this season. With the first round of the playoffs right around the corner, the Canes will likely roll Gostisbehere out in a top-four role if he's ready to go for Game 1.

Svechnikov (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Islanders.

Svechnikov will be unavailable for the third time in the Hurricanes' last four games of the regular season, but he's likely just having his workload managed ahead of the playoffs. The 26-year-old will presumably return to game action once the postseason begins.

Slavin (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Islanders, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Slavin will miss his second straight game for maintenance purposes. However, he will likely be available for the start of the playoffs. He accounted for one goal, seven assists, 63 shots on net and 54 blocked shots during the 2025-26 regular season.

Aho (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Islanders.

Aho will be sidelined for the third time in the final four games of the regular season since the Hurricanes have clinched the playoffs. He's one of several key players who will sit out for Tuesday's regular-season finale, but he should be back in action for the start of the postseason.

Staal (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Islanders.

Staal will get one more game off, giving him a full week between contests. He is presumably being rested and can be expected to be back in his usual third-line role for Game 1 of the playoffs.

Jarvis (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Islanders.

Jarvis will presumably be rested again for the Hurricanes' regular-season finale. Expect to see him back in a top-line role for Game 1 of the playoffs.