Lightning vs Hurricanes: Key Matchup and Lineup Insights
Lightning vs Hurricanes: Game Overview
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes are expected to have their full complement of skaters available as they return to NHL action against the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight. That includes each of the team's Olympians, despite Sebastian Aho having the morning off, as well as Eric Robinson, who missed the team's last seven games before the Olympic break with an upper-body concern.
Skating alongside William Carrier and Jesperi Kotkaniemi during morning skate, the 30-year-old Robinson will aim to continue his momentum after breaching the double-digit mark in goals for the fourth time in his career.
In net, Brandon Bussi is likely to get the first game out of the break. The first-year standout has won seven straight starts, including a shutout showing in New York on Feb. 5.
Tonight's Projected Lineup
- Forwards
- Svechnikov - Aho - Jarvis
- Hall - Stankoven - Blaken
- Ehlers - Staal - Martinook
- Carrier - Jankowski/Kotkaniemi - Robinson
- Defense
- Slavin - Chatfield
- Miller - Walker
- Gostisbehere - Nikishin
- Starting Goaltender
- Bussi
Injuries
Pyotr Kochetkov (Hip Surgery)
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