Andersen Aims for Fifth Straight win; Hurricanes face Injury Uncertainty Against Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Goaltender Frederik Andersen will start for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Anaheim ducks on Sunday, seeking his fifth consecutive victory.
Andersen has been stellar this month, posting a 4-1 record with two or fewer goals allowed in each of his five appearances. Throughout his career, he has a 78-26-16 record and a .927 save percentage in 128 games against the Pacific Division.
Svechnikov Out, Several Players Game-Time Decisions
Forward Andrei Svechnikov will miss his sixth consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. Coach Rod Brind’Amour had hoped for Svechnikov’s return this weekend, but he remains sidelined.
Shayne Gostisbehere (illness), Seth Jarvis (undisclosed injury), and Jordan Staal (upper-body injury) will participate in warmups, with their availability to be determined afterward, according to Brind’Amour.
projected Lineup
Here’s a look at the projected lineup, with final decisions pending warmups:
Forwards
- Jarvis* – Aho – Blake
- Hall – kotkaniemi – Roslovic
- Martinook – Jankowski – Robinson
- Jost – Jaaska – Stankoven
*Seth jarvis and Jordan Staal will take warmups, with a final decision to follow.
Defense
- Slavin – Burns
- Orlov – Chatfield
- Gostisbehere – Walker
- Morrow
Shayne Gostisbehere will participate in warmups, with his status to be determined later.
Goaltenders
- Andersen
- Kochetkov (Backup)
Injuries
- William Carrier (Lower-Body Injury | Out “A Couple Of Months” As Of Jan. 24)
- Jesper Fast (Neck | Out For 2024-25 Season)
- Shayne Gostisbehere (Illness | No Timetable as Of mar. 22)
- Jordan Staal (Upper-Body Injury | No Timetable As Of Mar.22)
- Andrei Svechnikov (Upper-Body Injury | “Maybe Available Next Week” on March 14)
Scratches
TBD
Power Play Units
PP1: Aho, Hall, jarvis, and Stankoven with TBD
PP2: blake, Kotkaniemi, and Roslovic with Burns and Walker
Wich Hurricanes players are confirmed out for the game against the Ducks, adn which players are listed as game-time decisions?
Andersen Aims for Fifth Straight win; Hurricanes face Injury uncertainty Against Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Goaltender Frederik Andersen will start for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Anaheim ducks on Sunday, seeking his fifth consecutive victory.
Andersen has been stellar this month, posting a 4-1 record with two or fewer goals allowed in each of his five appearances. Throughout his career, he has a 78-26-16 record and a .927 save percentage in 128 games against the Pacific Division.
Svechnikov Out, Several Players Game-time Decisions
Forward Andrei Svechnikov will miss his sixth consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. Coach Rod Brind’Amour had hoped for Svechnikov’s return this weekend, but he remains sidelined.
Shayne Gostisbehere (illness), Seth Jarvis (undisclosed injury), and Jordan Staal (upper-body injury) will participate in warmups, with their availability to be determined afterward, according to Brind’Amour.
projected Lineup
Here’s a look at the projected lineup,with final decisions pending warmups:
Forwards
- Jarvis* – Aho - Blake
- Hall - kotkaniemi – Roslovic
- Martinook – Jankowski – Robinson
- Jost – Jaaska – Stankoven
*Seth jarvis and Jordan Staal will take warmups,with a final decision to follow.
Defense
- Slavin – Burns
- Orlov – Chatfield
- Gostisbehere – Walker
- morrow
Shayne Gostisbehere will participate in warmups, with his status to be determined later.
Goaltenders
- Andersen
- Kochetkov (Backup)
Injuries
- William Carrier (Lower-Body Injury | Out “A Couple Of Months” As Of Jan. 24)
- Jesper Fast (Neck | Out For 2024-25 Season)
- Shayne Gostisbehere (Illness | No Timetable as Of mar. 22)
- Jordan Staal (Upper-Body Injury | No Timetable As Of Mar.22)
- Andrei Svechnikov (Upper-Body Injury | ”Maybe Available Next Week” on March 14)
Scratches
TBD
Power Play Units
PP1: Aho,Hall,jarvis,and Stankoven with TBD
PP2: blake,Kotkaniemi,and Roslovic with Burns and Walker
Q&A: Hurricanes vs. Ducks
Frederik Andersen’s Recent Form
Q: How good has frederik Andersen been lately?
A: Andersen has been on fire! He has a 4-1 record this month, allowing two or fewer goals in each of his last five games. A strong performance from Andersen could be the key to victory.
Injury Updates
Q: Who’s out for the Hurricanes?
A: Andrei Svechnikov is out with an upper-body injury, missing his sixth consecutive game. William Carrier (lower-body), and Jesper Fast (neck) are also out.
Q: Who is questionable for the game?
A: Shayne Gostisbehere (illness), Seth Jarvis (undisclosed), and Jordan Staal (upper-body) are game-time decisions.Their availability will be determined after warmups. Keep an eye on the Hurricanes’ social media for updates!
Projected Lineup Breakdown
Q: What can we expect from the power play?
A: The Hurricanes are going with two power-play units. PP1 features Aho, Hall, and Jarvis, with Stankoven and TBD. PP2 includes Blake, Kotkaniemi, and Roslovic, with Burns and Walker on the blue line. The power play could be a deciding factor in this game.
Q: What should fans watch for in this game?
A: Keep an eye on Frederik Andersen, and the performance of the top lines, especially if Jarvis and Staal can play. These are factors that could decide the outcome of the game.
Good luck to the Hurricanes as they face the Ducks. Watch the game to see if Andersen can extend his winning streak!
