April 13 Philadelphia Lineup Projection

Bassyonni

Published: April 13, 2026 7:13 PM ET

The Carolina Hurricanes will face the Philadelphia Flyers in an important matchup. However, key players will be missing from the lineup.

Player Availability for April 13 Game

The Hurricanes will not have several crucial players available. Among those sidelined are:

Sebastian Aho
Shayne Gostisbehere
Seth Jarvis
Jaccob Slavin
Jordan Staal
Andrei Svechnikov

This marks the third consecutive game without these significant contributors. Despite their absence, the Hurricanes secured wins against the Chicago Blackhawks and the Utah Grizzlies recently. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour mentioned the need for players to heal and take a mental break.

Returning Player

On a positive note, Jalen Chatfield returned to the ice after recovering from a lower-body injury. His presence will bolster the team’s defensive line.

Defensive Performance

Sean Walker enters the game on a hot streak. He has points in five consecutive games, matching his career-best performance from earlier this season.

Goaltending Situation

Brandon Bussi will be the starting goaltender. The rookie NHL player has won his last five games, including a shootout victory against the Flyers in their last meeting. His continued success will be crucial for the Hurricanes.

Projected Lineup Against Philadelphia

The projected lineup for the game includes:

Forwards

Hall – Stankoven – Blake
Ehlers – Kotkaniemi – Nadeau
Carrier – Jankowski – Deslauriers
Robinson – Brind’Amour – Martinook

Defensemen

Miller – Chatfield
Nikishin – Walker
Reilly – Legault

Power Play Units

The power play will feature:

First Unit: Blake, Ehlers, Hall, Stankoven, and Nikishin
Second Unit: Jankowski, Kotkaniemi, Nadeau, with Miller and Walker

Injury Report

In addition to the previously mentioned players, Pyotr Kochetkov is also out due to hip surgery and is currently on a conditioning loan with AHL Chicago.

The absence of key players creates challenges for the Hurricanes. However, with a resilient roster, they aim to perform well against the Flyers on April 13.