Predicted Lineup for December 6 Match Against Nashville
On December 6, the Carolina Hurricanes are gearing up to face the Nashville Predators. This match could see the return of key players Jesperi Kotkaniemi and K’Andre Miller.
Player Updates Ahead of the Match
K’Andre Miller missed the recent game against Toronto due to illness. He plays a crucial role in the defense, averaging 23:02 minutes per game. Only Sean Walker, averaging 23:17 minutes, has logged more time on the ice.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi has been recovering from a lower-body injury sustained on November 14. At practice, he participated alongside Taylor Hall and Eric Robinson, indicating he may return to the lineup.
Projected Lineup for December 6 Match
Here is the expected lineup for the Hurricanes:
- Forwards:
- Svechnikov – Aho – Jarvis
- Ehlers – Stankoven – Blake
- Martinook – Staal – Carrier
- Hall – Jankowski/Kotkaniemi – Robinson
- Defense:
- Miller – Walker
- Gostisbehere – Chatfield
- Nikishin – Nystrom
- Starting Goaltender: Brandon Bussi
Injury Report
The Hurricanes are dealing with several injuries:
- Pyotr Kochetkov (Lower-Body Injury | Day-To-Day)
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Ankle Injury | Day-To-Day)
- Charles Alexis Legault (Hand Injury | Out 3-4 Months from Nov. 11)
- Jaccob Slavin (Lower-Body Injury | “Out For A While” since Oct. 14)
Special Teams
For power plays, the following units are set:
- PP1: Aho, Jarvis, Staal (Blake), Svechnikov, Gostisbehere
- PP2: Ehlers, Hall, Stankoven, Nikishin, Walker
As the Hurricanes prepare for their match, they aim to make a strong statement against the Predators. Fans are eager to see how the returning players influence the team’s performance.
