Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: In goal against Devils
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Andersen will get the starting nod at home versus the Devils in Game 2 on Tuesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Andersen had been splitting the crease with Pyotr Kochetkov since the 4 Nations Face-Off, but he will make his third straight appearance in goal. In Game 1, the veteran backstop stopped 23 of 24 shots in a 4-1 victory over New Jersey. Barring a drastic drop-off, Andersen figures to see the bulk of the workload in the postseason.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Offers helper in Game 1 win
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Slavin notched an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Devils in Game 1.
Slavin will be relied on for his defense during the playoffs, but he can chip in some offense as well. The defenseman had three assists over his last seven regular-season appearances before resting for two games leading into the postseason. He had a total of 27 points, 110 shots on net, 136 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating over 80 regular-season outings in a top-pairing role.
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Hurricanes' Eric Robinson: Picks up assist in Game 1
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Robinson notched an assist, four shots on goal and eight hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Devils in Game 1.
Robinson ended the regular season on a seven-game point drought, but it didn't take him long to get on the scoresheet in the playoff opener. He set up a Jalen Chatfield goal at 2:24 of the first period. Robinson was effective in a variety of roles with 14 goals, 32 points, 110 shots on net and 123 hits over 82 regular-season contests. He began the postseason on the fourth line but could move into the middle six if head coach Rod Brind'Amour shuffles his forward trios at at point.
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Hurricanes' Taylor Hall: Slings two helpers
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Hall dished two assists and put three shots on net in Sunday's 4-1 win over New Jersey in Game 1.
Hall posted a strong performance as a playmaker in Game 1 with two apples. The first of his two assists arrived on a power-play goal scored by Logan Stankoven in the second period. Hall then tallied a helper on Andrei Svechnikov's empty-net goal late in the contest. The 33-year-old winger posted 24 helpers across 77 games in the regular season. His offensive efforts have thrived down the stretch with 18 points in his last 20 games between the regular season and playoffs. He has a multi-assist performance in back-to-back games for the first time since Dec. 21-23 earlier this season. Hall is in a prime spot to be a difference maker for the Hurricanes in the postseason while skating in a top-six role.
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Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov: Strikes empty-netter
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Svechnikov scored an empty-net goal and fired five shots on net in Sunday's 4-1 win over New Jersey in Game 1.
Svechnikov found New Jersey's empty net with two and a half minutes left in Game 1 to help seal the win for Carolina. He has struggled to put more than a couple of shots on net per game this season, so his five shots on goal in Game 1 helped spark goals in the series opener. Svechnikov now has a goal in back-to-back games dating back to the Hurricanes' last contest of the regular season. The 25-year-old winger is in a great place to produce in a top-six role for Carolina this postseason. However, his play has been inconsistent this season which led to him posting 48 points in 72 regular-season outings.
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Hurricanes' Jalen Chatfield: Lights lamp in Game 1
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Chatfield scored a goal, had two PIM and recorded a blocked shot in Sunday's 4-1 win over New Jersey in Game 1.
Chatfield's goal set the tempo for the rest of the contest by finding the back of the net just under two and a half minutes into Game 1. He then picked up a cross-checking penalty on New Jersey's Nico Hischier just minutes later. Even though Chatfield tallied just seven goals in the regular season, he's had the hot hand as of late with two goals in his last three contests. Chatfield will likely cool off offensively throughout the playoffs and return to his primary role as a strong defenseman with a good plus-minus rating. However, his ability to perform offensively in big moments is an encouraging sign for the Hurricanes moving forward.
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Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven: Finds twine twice in Game 1
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Stankoven scored two goals and put four shots on net in Sunday's 4-1 win over New Jersey in Game 1.
Stankoven thrived in his first taste of postseason action with the Hurricanes. He scored both of his goals in the second period with the latter coming on a power play. Stankoven has begun producing goals more consistently with six tallies in his last 11 games. His emergence for Carolina in a middle-six role shows he's one of the league's most exciting young talents. Stankoven could be an X-factor for the Hurricanes throughout the postseason.
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Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Shines in Game 1
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Andersen saved 23 of 24 shots on net in Sunday's 4-1 win over New Jersey in Game 1.
Andersen was steady in net all game as he allowed just one goal to New Jersey's Nico Hischier late in the second period. He wasn't tasked with defending many power plays and played with the lead for all but two and a half minutes of Game 1. Sunday's win was Andersen's first since April 2, which was Carolina's 74th contest of the regular season. He will boast a 1-0-0 playoff record with a 1.00 GAA and a .958 save percentage heading into his next outing of the postseason.
Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Slated to start Game 1
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Andersen is expected to patrol the home crease against New Jersey on Sunday in Game 1, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
Andersen posted a 13-8-1 record with one shutout, a 2.50 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 22 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season. He has won seven of his last nine outings versus the Devils, posting a 2.11 GAA and a .934 save percentage. New Jersey tied for 20th in the league during the regular season with 2.93 goals per game.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Ready to return
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Staal (rest) will be in the lineup against the Devils on Sunday in Game 1 of the postseason, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Staal played in four of Carolina's final 10 games down the stretch, sitting out with a lower-body injury and for additional rest. He finished the 2024-25 regular season with 13 goals, 36 points, 107 shots on net and 138 hits across 75 appearances.
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Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Poised to play
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Slavin (rest) will play in Game 1 against New Jersey on Sunday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Slavin concluded the 2024-25 regular season with six goals, 27 points, 110 shots on net and 136 blocked shots in 80 appearances. He will log heavy minutes as a top-pairing defender in the playoffs after missing Carolina's final two regular-season outings for some extra rest.
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Hurricanes' Jordan Martinook: Ready to play Sunday
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Martinook (rest) will be back in action Sunday versus New Jersey for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Martinook missed the final three games of the regular season, having recorded 15 goals, 21 helpers, 84 hits and 52 blocked shots as a middle-six forward in 2024-25. Based on Saturday's practice, he will play on the third line with Jordan Staal and Logan Stankoven against the Devils on Sunday.
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Hurricanes' Jalen Chatfield: Back in lineup
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Chatfield (rest) will return to the lineup versus New Jersey on Sunday in Game 1 of the playoffs, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
The 28-year-old defenseman sat out the final two games of the regular season, ending the campaign with seven goals, 11 assists, 114 shots on goal, 64 hits and 64 blocked shots across 79 appearances. Chatfield will be back alongside Dmitry Orlov in Game 1 versus the Devils.
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Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis: Ready for Game 1
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Jarvis (rest) will play in Game 1 versus the Devils on Sunday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
After sitting out the final two games of the regular season for rest, Jarvis returned to the top line and first power-play combination during Saturday's practice. He generated 32 goals, 67 points, 204 shots on net and 93 hits in 73 appearances during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Hurricanes' Jackson Blake: Returning on Sunday
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Blake (rest) will be back in the lineup Sunday for Game 1 versus New Jersey, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Blake sat out the final two games after playing the first 80 contests of the regular season. He had 17 goals and 17 assists, including five tallies and seven points on the power play. Blake moved up to the first line late in the season, picking up six goals and nine points in his final nine games while slating alongside Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis.
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Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho: Set for playoff opener
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Aho (rest) will be available for Game 1 against New Jersey on Sunday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Aho skated on the top line and first power-play unit during Saturday's practice after missing the final two regular-season games for maintenance. He notched 29 goals and 74 points in 79 games during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Hurricanes' Ruslan Khazheyev: Recalled from AHL
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Khazheyev was called up from AHL Chicago on Saturday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Khazheyev will be the Hurricanes' third goaltender, as Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov rank ahead of him. Khazheyev was 5-13-0 with a 3.49 GAA and an .876 save percentage over 20 outings with AHL Chicago before his recall.
