December 14 Philadelphia Match: Projected Lineup Revealed

The upcoming match on December 14 features the Carolina Hurricanes facing off against the Philadelphia Flyers. This game is significant for the Hurricanes, particularly because they may see the return of defenseman Jaccob Slavin.

Jaccob Slavin’s Potential Return

Slavin has been sidelined since October 11 due to a lower-body injury. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour announced that Slavin will participate in warmups. His availability for the game will be determined afterward.

Before his injury, he had missed most of training camp and the entire preseason, only appearing in the season opener. He was unable to complete the second game, which was an overtime victory against the Flyers.

Goalkeeper Performance

Brandon Bussi will continue to be the starting goaltender for the Hurricanes. He recently made history as the fastest goaltender to achieve 10 wins, accomplishing this feat in just 11 games. Bussi is aiming for his ninth consecutive victory.

• Current Winning Streak: 8 games
• GAA (Goals Against Average): 2.07
• SV% (Save Percentage): .910

Projected Lineup for December 14 Match

The Hurricanes’ projected lineup includes a mix of established players and young talent:

Forwards

• Svechnikov – Aho – Jarvis
• Ehlers – Stankoven – Blake
• Carrier – Staal – Martinook
• Hall – Jankowski – Robinson

Defense

• Miller – Walker
• Gostisbehere – Chatfield
• Nikishin – Nystrom
• Slavin (if available)

Injuries and Scratches

• Charles Alexis Legault (Hand Injury | Out for 3-4 Months from Nov. 11)
• Jaccob Slavin (Lower-Body Injury | Practicing)
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Scratch)
• Mike Reilly (Scratch)

Power Play Units

The power play units for the game have also been announced, aiming to maximize scoring opportunities:

• PP1: Aho, Jarvis, Staal (Blake), Svechnikov with Gostisbehere
• PP2: Ehlers, Hall, Stankoven with Nikishin and Walker

The game on December 14 is crucial for both teams as they vie for positioning in the standings. Fans will be watching closely to see if Slavin can make a successful return to the ice.