Staal (illness) won't play against Buffalo on Sunday.
Staal will miss at least one game, but he has some time to recover ahead of Wednesday's home matchup against the Rangers. He has collected seven goals, two assists, 27 shots on net and 37 hits across 21 appearances this season. Due to Staal's absence, the Hurricanes will dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen in Sunday's contest, with Alexander Nikishin returning to the lineup.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Starting in Buffalo
Rotowire
Andersen will defend the road net against the Sabres on Sunday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Andersen has lost his last three outings (0-1-2) while surrendering 10 goals on 69 shots. He has a 5-4-2 record this season with a 3.07 GAA and an .883 save percentage through 11 appearances. Buffalo is tied for 14th in the league with 3.14 goals per game this campaign.
Hurricanes' Jalen Chatfield: Secures helper in return
Rotowire
Chatfield notched an assist, two shots on goal and one hit in Friday's 4-3 win over the Jets.
Chatfield returned from a seven-game stint on injured reserve while in the league's concussion protocol. The 29-year-old blueliner saw 21:34 of ice time Friday, so he looks to be close to 100 percent. He'll take on a primarily defensive role in the Hurricanes' top four moving forward. Chatfield has racked up four assists, 22 shots on net, 11 hits, 14 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating across 14 appearances this season.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' K'Andre Miller: Contributes two assists in win
Rotowire
Miller notched two assists, two shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 win over the Jets.
Miller snapped a five-game slump with the effort, which saw him help out on second-period tallies by Jordan Staal and Seth Jarvis. The 25-year-old Miller should be able to see a slightly lighter workload following the return of Jalen Chatfield (concussion). Miller has been a decent all-around option in fantasy when healthy, racking up two goals, eight assists, 33 shots on net, 20 hits, 15 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 15 outings this season.
Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho: Provides pair of helpers
Rotowire
Aho logged two assists and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 win over the Jets.
Aho's contributions came on special teams, as he assisted on a Seth Jarvis shorthanded goal in the second period and Andrei Svechnikov's power-play tally in the third. The ability to contribute in all situations has long made Aho a reliable forward in fantasy. For the season, the 28-year-old center is up to 21 points (eight goals, 13 helpers) while adding 57 shots on net, 22 hits and a plus-6 rating through 21 appearances in his usual top-line role.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov: Scores game-winner on power play
Rotowire
Svechnikov scored a power-play goal on five shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Jets.
He gave the Hurricanes a 4-2 lead in the third period, and that insurance tally proved vital when Gabriel Vilardi answered just under a minute later. Svechnikov has scored five goals and added four assists over his last nine contests, which has helped him move past his slow start to the season. Overall, he's at seven goals, 12 points (four on the power play), 60 shots on net, 23 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 21 outings.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis: Nets shorthanded tally
Rotowire
Jarvis scored a shorthanded goal on three shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Jets.
Jarvis ended a five-game goal drought with his second-period shortie to put the Hurricanes ahead 3-2. The 23-year-old forward has bounced back after leaving last Friday's game versus the Canucks due to an eye injury, picking up a point in each of the last two contests. On the year, Jarvis is up to 11 goals and 18 points, with two of his tallies coming shorthanded compared to one power-play goal. He's added 64 shots, 16 hits and a plus-5 rating in 21 outings, mainly in a top-line role.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Two goals in win over Jets
Rotowire
Staal scored twice in Friday's 4-3 win over the Jets.
Staal tallied just 16 seconds into the game, and when that lead evaporated, he tied the score at 2-2 in the early stages of the second period. He's scored four goals over his last four contests, which is a remarkable run of scoring for a 37-year-old defensive center. Overall, Staal has seven goals, two helpers, 27 shots on net, 37 hits, 23 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 21 appearances in his usual middle-six role.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Holds on for win over Jets
Rotowire
Bussi stopped 24 of 27 shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Jets.
Bussi has won his last three starts, though that streak has been over more than three weeks on the calendar. The 27-year-old goalie is still getting some turns in the crease even with Pyotr Kochetkov and Frederik Andersen in the fold. Bussi improved to 5-1-0 with a 2.67 GAA and an .896 save percentage over six appearances. Since the Hurricanes continue to roster three goalies, it's tough to predict when Bussi will get his chances between the pipes.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Jalen Chatfield: Off injured reserve
Rotowire
Chatfield (concussion protocol) has been taken off injured reserve Friday.
Chatfield was described as being a game-time decision, but it seems fair to believe he'll be in the lineup following his activation. The 29-year-old defenseman has three assists, eight PIM, 20 shots, 10 hits and 14 blocks in 13 appearances this season. Mike Reilly might end up being a healthy scratch as a result of Chatfield's return.
Chatfield (concussion protocol) will be a game-time decision in Winnipeg on Friday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Chatfield has sat out the last seven contests. Coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful that Chatfield will be able to suit up. Chatfield has three assists in 13 games this season. Should Chatfield play, look for Joel Nystrom or Mike Reilly to be a healthy scratch.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Starting in Winnipeg
Rotowire
Bussi will serve as the starting netminder for Friday's road game against Winnipeg, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Bussi has seen limited playing time to begin the regular season, including just one start over the Hurricanes' last 10 games. However, he's been effective when called upon, going 4-1-0 with a 2.60 GAA and .898 save percentage. The Jets will present a tough challenge Friday, as they rank sixth in the NHL with 3.32 goals per game.
Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho: Lights lamp in shootout loss
Rotowire
Aho scored a goal on five shots in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Wild.
Aho ended just his second two-game slump of the season when he scored at 6:34 of the third period to help the Hurricanes' comeback effort. The 28-year-old has been largely consistent this year, though he's faltered just a bit over the last week or so. The center is up to eight goals, 19 points, 55 shots, 21 hits and a plus-6 rating across 20 contests on the year while maintaining steady first-line usage.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Jackson Blake: Nets pair of goals Wednesday
Rotowire
Blake scored twice on four shots in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Wild.
Blake will probably miss the Wild now that the season series between the two teams is over -- he put up three goals and an assist in two games against Minnesota. The 22-year-old winger has three goals and four helpers over his last eight outings. For the season, he's up to six goals, 15 points, 49 shots, 14 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 20 appearances. Blake is firmly on the Hurricanes' second line, but a little more game-to-game consistency would go a long way to making him easy to trust in fantasy.
... See More... See Less
Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Falls short in shootout
Rotowire
Andersen allowed three goals on 18 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Wild.
Andersen never received a lead to protect in this contest despite facing significantly less traffic than Jesper Wallstedt in the other crease. The 36-year-old Andersen has gone 0-1-2 with 10 goals allowed on 68 shots over his last three outings. He dropped to 5-4-2 with a 3.07 GAA and an .883 save percentage in 11 starts overall. If he continues to struggle, Pyotr Kochetkov may start to receive more playing time, and Brandon Bussi is also in the mix. The Hurricanes' road trip continues in Winnipeg on Friday.
Fensore was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Wednesday.
Fensore was with the big club to provide extra defensive depth and did not play in a game during this NHL stint. His demotion could be a sign that Jalen Chatfield (upper body) will be ready to suit up Friday in Winnipeg.
