Preview: November 4 at NY Rangers

NEW YORK - The Carolina Hurricanes visit Madison Square Garden on Tuesday to take on the New York Rangers.

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When: Tuesday, Nov. 4

Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. ET

Watch: TNT, truTV, HBO Max

Listen: 99.9 The Fan, Hurricanes App

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Canes Record: 7-4-0 (14 Points, T-3rd - Metropolitan Division)

Canes Last Game: 2-1 Loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday, Nov. 1

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Rangers Record: 6-5-2 (14 Points, T-3rd - Metropolitan Division)

Rangers Last Game: 3-2 Win (OT) over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, Nov. 1

Last Time Out...

• The Canes "didn't create enough" in a 2-1 loss on Saturday in Boston.
• Alexander Nikishin scored the lone goal for the team inside the final three minutes.
• Frederik Andersen suffered the tough luck loss in net, allowing just two goals on 22 shots.

Potential New Look Lines...

• During Saturday's third period, Rod Brind'Amour shuffled his forward lines around in a major way for the first time this season. The mix-up continued at Monday's practice, likely signaling that the Canes may have some new combinations up front today.
• Nikolaj Ehlers, Sebastian Aho, and Seth Jarvis had been together since the first day of training camp, but they now find themselves on three different lines. With Aho flanked by Taylor Hall and Andrei Svechnikov at yesterday's skate, Ehlers was to the left of Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake, while Jarvis operated alongside Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook.
• The "fourth line" of Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Mark Jankowski, and Bradly Nadeau continued to be together.

In Net...

• With Pyotr Kochetkov recalled from his conditioning stint with Chicago (AHL) on Sunday, the Canes have three options going into tonight's contest.
• Two days between games would normally be enough for Frederik Andersen to get back between the pipes, and Brandon Bussi has certainly deserved another start after going 3-1 in his first four NHL appearances.
• Brind'Amour said following Monday's practice that the team feels good with their current three options, alluding to the fact that the team may carry all three on their roster for some time.

On The Other Side...

• Returning home after a trip to Western Canada, the Rangers won three of their four games on the trip.
• Forward Will Cuylle led the team with five points north of the border, including the overtime winner against Seattle on Saturday.
• In net, after starting the year 2-4-2, Igor Shesterkin has won both of his last two starts, highlighted by a 33-save victory in Edmonton against Connor McDavid and the Oilers.

Injury Updates...

• Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower-body) left the game on Oct. 28 with an injury that was unrelated to the one that kept him out of three games on the Canes' extended road trip. Rod Brind'Amour said on Oct. 29 that the blueliner is "not going to be [out just] day-to-day, I don't think, but hopefully it's not too long."
• Forward Eric Robinson (upper-body) left the game on Oct. 23 and did not return. Rod Brind'Amour said on Oct. 27 that the forward does not need surgery, but will still be out for "a long time." On Nov. 3, Carrier skated during the team's ice availability for injured players.
• Forward William Carrier (lower-body injury) left the game on Oct. 23 and did not return. Alongside Robinson, Rod Brind'Amour said on Oct. 27 that he also does not need surgery, but will still be out for "a long time." As of Nov. 3, Carrier has been skating during the team's ice availability for injured players.
• Defenseman K'Andre Miller (lower-body injury) took warmups before the game on Oct. 23, but was unable to play in the game. Rod Brind'Amour said on Oct. 27 that he is "around the corner" from returning. On Oct. 31, Miller skated during the team's ice availability for injured players.
• Defenseman Jaccob Slavin (lower-body injury) will be "out for a while," as of Oct. 14. He was placed on IR on Oct. 21 and, as of Oct. 27, was "still a ways away" from returning.

What Are We Wearing?

• The Canes will wear their white uniforms for today's contest. To view the team's full 2025-26 uniform schedule, click here.

What's Next After This Game?

• The Canes are scheduled to practice on Wednesday in Raleigh. They'll return to game action on Thursday at Lenovo Center when they host the Minnesota Wild.
• Next Game: Thursday, Nov. 6 vs. Minnesota | 7:00 p.m. ET | Women In Sports Celebration | Tickets | Parking