Projected Lineup Announced for November 23 Game in Buffalo
On November 23, the Carolina Hurricanes are set to face the Buffalo Sabres in a highly anticipated match at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The Hurricanes aim to extend their impressive point streak of three wins and two overtime losses to six games. This follows a hard-fought 4-3 victory against the Winnipeg Jets.
Projected Lineup for the November 23 Game
The Hurricanes will likely maintain a similar lineup to the one that secured their latest win. However, uncertainty looms over the defensive pairing as the team has seven healthy defensemen. Coach Rod Brind’Amour has yet to confirm which player may be rested tonight. Alexander Nikishin was sidelined in the previous game, making him a potential option for this match.
Goaltender Situation
While Brandon Bussi stepped in for Pyotr Kochetkov in the last match, with Bussi recording a solid 5-1 record in his early NHL career, the starting goalie for tonight remains undetermined. Frederik Andersen last played against Minnesota and experienced a shootout loss. Kochetkov was impressive in his previous start, almost achieving a shutout.
Injury Update
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi – Ankle Injury | No Timetable for Return
- Charles Alexis Legault – Hand Injury | Out 3-4 Months from November 11
- Jaccob Slavin – Lower-Body Injury | “Out For A While” as of October 14
Lines for the Game
| Forwards | Defense | Power Play Units |
|---|---|---|
| Svechnikov – Aho – Jarvis | Gostisbehere – Walker | PP1: Aho, Ehlers, Jarvis, Svechnikov with Gostisbehere |
| Ehlers – Stankoven – Blake | Miller – Chatfield | PP2: Blake, Hall, Stankoven with Miller and Walker |
| Carrier – Staal – Martinook | Nikishin/Reilly – Nystrom | |
| Hall – Jankowski – Robinson |
This matchup promises to be exciting as the Hurricanes look to solidify their standing. Fans will eagerly await the final lineup choices and any last-minute updates ahead of the game.
