Carolina Hurricanes Announce Projected Lineup for October 28 Clash with Vegas
The Carolina Hurricanes are preparing for their upcoming match against the Vegas Golden Knights. The game is scheduled for October 28 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The team is likely to have defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere back in action.
Shayne Gostisbehere’s Return
Gostisbehere is recovering from a lower-body injury he sustained on October 18 during a game against Los Angeles. After being sent home from the road trip, he was able to practice in a regular sweater earlier this week. Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour confirmed that Gostisbehere will play tonight.
Goaltender Situation
Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will not return for this game, although he may be back soon. Kochetkov has been sidelined since October 6 due to an injury during practice. Frederik Andersen is set to start in goal, with Brandon Bussi having played previously.
Projected Lineup for October 28
- Forwards:
- Ehlers – Aho – Jarvis
- Hall – Stankoven – Blake
- Svechnikov – Staal – Martinook
- Jankowski – Kotkaniemi – Nadeau
- Defense:
- Reilly – Walker
- Gostisbehere – Chatfield
- Nikishin – Fensore/Nystrom
- Starting Goaltender: Frederik Andersen
Injury Report
The Hurricanes are managing several injuries:
- William Carrier: Lower-body injury, out for an extended period (as of Oct. 23)
- Shayne Gostisbehere: Lower-body injury, day-to-day
- Pyotr Kochetkov: Lower-body injury, day-to-day
- K’Andre Miller: Lower-body injury, return “around the corner” (as of Oct. 27)
- Eric Robinson: Upper-body injury, out for an extended period (as of Oct. 23)
- Jaccob Slavin: Lower-body injury, “out for a while” (as of Oct. 14)
Power Play Units
The Carolina Hurricanes have established their power play units:
- Power Play 1: Aho, Ehlers, Jarvis, Svechnikov, and Gostisbehere
- Power Play 2: Blake, Hall, Nadeau, Stankoven, and Walker
Fans can expect an exciting matchup as the Hurricanes aim to capitalize on the home advantage at Lenovo Center against the Golden Knights.
