As the Carolina Hurricanes gear up to face the Vancouver Canucks on November 14, the projected lineup is increasingly intriguing. Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is set to take the ice, continuing the team’s three-man rotation in goal this season.
Goalkeeping Insights
Kochetkov, who has recorded a perfect 2-0-0 record, shows impressive stats with a .938 save percentage (SV%) and a 1.47 goals-against average (GAA). In his last game, he showcased his skills in a 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, making 19 saves out of 22 shots.
Projected Lineup Overview
The skater lineup remains unchanged, highlighting the team’s stability. Here’s the projected configuration for the upcoming game:
- Forwards:
- Svechnikov – Aho – Jarvis
- Ehlers – Stankoven – Blake
- Carrier – Staal – Martinook
- Hall – Kotkaniemi – Robinson
- Defense:
- Gostisbehere – Walker
- Miller – Nystrom
- Nikishin – Reilly
- Starting Goaltender:
- Kochetkov
Player Performances
The forward line of Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake, and Nikolaj Ehlers aims to continue their strong performance streak. Blake is targeting his third consecutive game with a point, while Ehlers hopes to extend his streak to six games.
Injury Report
Injuries could impact the team’s depth. Key details include:
- Jalen Chatfield: Upper-body injury, no return timetable.
- Charles Alexis Legault: Hand injury, expected to be out for 3-4 months starting November 11.
- Jaccob Slavin: Lower-body injury, sidelined indefinitely since October 14.
Scratched Players
Two players will be scratched for this matchup:
- Gavin Bayreuther
- Mark Jankowski
Power Play Lines
For special teams, the power play unit will include:
- PP1: Aho, Ehlers, Jarvis, Svechnikov with Gostisbehere
- PP2: Blake, Hall, Stankoven with Miller and Walker
The matchup on November 14 promises to be an exciting one for Hurricanes fans, especially with Kochetkov in goal and a strong lineup ready to take on the Canucks.
