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Hurricanes' Taylor Hall: Pockets assist Saturday
Hall logged an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Hall missed nine games due to a pair of upper-body injuries. Since his return to action, he's filled a third-line role. He's at six points, 22 shots on net, nine hits and a plus-1 rating over 10 appearances this season. Hall should be capable of being a secondary scorer from the middle six, and he should also be in the mix for power-play time.
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Hurricanes' Eric Robinson: Offers two assists in win
Robinson logged two assists and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Robinson hasn't scored in his last 11 games, but he has five helpers, 19 hits and 13 shots on net in that span. The 31-year-old continues to be a regular on the Hurricanes' fourth line, though he has the flexibility to move around the lineup as necessary. He's produced two goals, seven helpers, 26 shots on net, 36 hits and a plus-9 rating across 19 outings this season.
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Hurricanes' Jesperi Kotkaniemi: Adds pair of helpers
Kotkaniemi notched two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Kotkaniemi has maintained some consistency on offense all season, but this was his first multi-point effort. He's earned two goals and two assists over four contests in November. The Finnish forward has five goals, five helpers, 20 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-7 rating through 17 appearances on the year. He'll get to play in his native country with the Hurricanes set to face the Kraken for two games in Finland as part of the NHL Global Series.
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Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis: Lights lamp in blowout win
Jarvis scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Blackhawks.
This was Jarvis' first goal since he scored in his season debut Oct. 22 versus the Oilers. The winger had gone two contests without a point prior to Saturday. He's at two goals, six assists, 15 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-3 rating over eight appearances on the year, working in a third-line role at even strength. The Hurricanes' deep offense should be enough to keep Jarvis productive most of the time.
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Hurricanes' Jackson Blake: Riding nine-game point streak
Blake scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Blake extended his point streak to nine games, a span in which he has four goals and seven assists. He hasn't had a multi-point effort since his three-assist game in Vancouver on Oct. 20, which began the streak. The 23-year-old winger remains a consistent scorer from the Hurricanes' top six. He's up to five goals, 14 assists, 49 shots on net, 10 PIM and a plus-14 rating over 19 contests.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: Two points in season debut
Nikishin scored a goal, dished an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Nikishin ended his holdout by signing a one-year, $3 million contract Oct. 25. Just under two weeks later, he's back in the lineup in a third-pairing role, though he should also be a candidate for power-play time. He produced 33 points in 81 regular-season contests as a rookie last year. The 25-year-old requested a trade prior to signing, so it's possible he'll be treating his playing time as an audition for any team interested in acquiring him.
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Hurricanes' Shayne Gostisbehere: Logs pair of points in win
Gostisbehere scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Gostisbehere has a goal and five helpers through his first four contests in November. The 33-year-old defenseman continues to be a strong source of offense -- Saturday's performance was his fifth multi-point effort of the year. He's up to 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) with 35 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating across 19 outings overall.
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Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho: Paces offense with three points
Aho scored a goal, dished two assists and went plus-4 in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Aho was one of eight Hurricanes to earn multiple points, but he was the only one with three. The center has two goals and five helpers across four contests in November as he continues to have an impressive campaign. Overall, he's scored 10 goals and added 16 helpers while logging 54 shots on net, 15 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-14 rating through 19 appearances. He'll look to put on a show in his home country when the Hurricanes face the Kraken for a pair of games in Finland in the coming week.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Martinook: Nets two goals Saturday
Martinook scored twice on three shots and went plus-3 in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Martinook has three points over his last two games. The 34-year-old winger has filled a fourth-line role since Taylor Hall returned to the lineup. Martinook continues to provide a bit of depth scoring in addition to his usual useful defensive play. He's up to four goals, six assists, 30 shots on net, 26 hits and a plus-5 rating across 19 outings this season.
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Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov: Scores twice in blowout win
Svechnikov scored two goals on five shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Svechnikov earned his second multi-point effort in a row after going nine contests without one. The 26-year-old winger has remained on the Hurricanes' top line even as his offense cooled off following a hot start to the year. He has nine goals, nine assists, 56 shots, 39 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-12 rating over 19 appearances this season.
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Hurricanes' Pyotr Kochetkov: Cruises to win Saturday
Kochetkov stopped 18 of 20 shots in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Kochetkov was given some rest Thursday after taking his first loss of the season Tuesday versus the Predators. He didn't have to do much to get back in the win column Saturday, as the Hurricanes' offense did plenty of work. Kochetkov is up to 11-1-0 with a 1.67 GAA and a .920 save percentage across 12 starts. Next up for the Hurricanes is their pair of NHL Global Series games versus the Kraken in Finland on Thursday and next Saturday.
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Hurricanes' William Carrier: Precautionary exit Saturday
Carrier was removed from Saturday's game versus the Blackhawks for precautionary reasons due to a right knee injury, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Carrier had two assists in the contest prior to his exit. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour didn't sound overly concerned about Carrier's status, and he'll have some extra time to heal before the Hurricanes' two-game set in Finland versus the Kraken. The first game of the NHL Global Series is Thursday.
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Hurricanes' Pyotr Kochetkov: Slated to face Chicago
Kochetkov is slated to start at home against Chicago on Saturday.
Kochetkov is 10-1-0 with a 1.64 GAA and a .922 save percentage in 11 appearances this season. He suffered his first loss of the season in his last start Tuesday, turning aside 16 of 19 shots versus Nashville. Chicago is 4-12-1 and ranks 31st in goals per game with 2.18 this season, so this is about as favorable a matchup as Kochetkov could hope for.
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Hurricanes' Alexander Nikishin: Expected to play Saturday
Nikishin (not injury related) is expected to make his 2026-27 debut against Chicago on Saturday, per Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News.
Nikishin needed some time to ramp up after missing training camp and the start of the season due to a contract dispute. He signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Hurricanes on Oct. 25, ending his holdout. The 25-year-old blueliner had 11 goals, 33 points, 122 shots on net, 132 hits and 94 blocked shots in 81 regular-season games for Carolina in 2025-26. Nikishin is projected to skate on the third pairing and see time with the second power-play unit against the Blackhawks on Saturday.
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Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho: Slides two helps in win
Aho recorded two assists, went plus-3 and launched four shots on net in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.
Aho picked up an assist on each of the goals scored by his two linemates, Andrei Svechnikov and William Carrier. With the pair of apples, Aho is up to 14 assists, 23 points, 53 shots on net, a plus-10 rating and 14 hits over 18 outings this season. In half of his 12 most recent games, the 29-year-old center has recorded a multi-point effort. He remains an elite fantasy option in all formats and is trending towards his fourth campaign over the last six seasons with 80-plus points.
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Hurricanes' Jesperi Kotkaniemi: Deposits goal in win
Kotkaniemi tallied a goal, fired three shots on net and recorded two hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.
Kotkaniemi fed off the early momentum generated by Logan Stankoven's goal under a minute into regulation with a tally of his own at the 3:20 mark. Overall, the 26-year-old Kotkaniemi now has five goals, eight points, 17 shots on net, a plus-5 rating, 18 shots on net and eight blocked shots across 16 games this season. He's starting to heat back up in the goal-scoring department with two tallies over his last three games. However, his ceiling in fantasy is capped from the Hurricanes' fourth line.
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Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven: Finds twine again Thursday
Stankoven scored a goal and put three shots on net in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.
Stankoven wasted no time finding the scoresheet Thursday, as he scored just 57 seconds after opening puck drop. The 23-year-old center now has 11 goals on the year, which is tied for fifth in the NHL. Overall, he's up to 17 points, a plus-14 rating, which is tied for sixth across the league, 55 shots on net and 12 blocked shots over 18 games this season. He's currently on an 11-point, seven-game run and has shown no signs of stopping soon, making Stankoven a staple for fantasy lineups in all formats for the time being.
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Hurricanes' Jalen Chatfield: One of each in win
Chatfield tallied a goal and distributed an assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.
Chatfield found the back of the Isles' empty net Thursday to seal the 5-3 win. He also chipped in with a secondary helper on Jesperi Kotkaniemi's goal in the first period. Overall, the 30-year-old Chatfield is up to two goals, six points, a plus-7 rating, 24 shots on net, seven hits and 20 blocked shots over 18 games this season. His inclusion on the team's top defensive pairing alongside Jaccob Slavin is noteworthy, but Chatfield is best left on waivers until he can make performances like Thursday's commonplace.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team |
4.06 (1st) |
2.29 (4th) |
22.2 (14th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| W. Carrier LW William Carrier LW | Knee |
| J. Staal C Jordan Staal C | Calf |