Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Ian Cole, Steven Lorentz, Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov are all expected to play in their first game since entering COVID-19 Protocol on December 11 and 12 tonight. In addition to those six, Stefan Noesen and Jesper Fast both took part in morning skate, signaling that they too could be available after exiting protocol.
Although not expected to play, Jordan Martinook and Jalen Chatfield (lower-body injuries) also took part in the team's session.
In net, Antti Raanta was in the starter's crease, opposite Alex Lyon.
The only two absences this morning were Brendan Smith and Frederik Andersen, both who tested positive for the virus on December 20 and 23, respectively.
Carolina's projected lineup for this evening against the Habs is as follows. One of the four listed players on the fourth line will serve as a scratch.
Forwards:
Niederreiter - Aho - Teravainen
Svechnikov - Trocheck - Necas
Kotkaniemi - Staal - Jarvis
Lorentz - Stepan - Fast - Noesen
Defensemen:
Slavin - DeAngelo
Skjei - Pesce
Cole - Bear
Starting Goalie:
Raanta
Injuries:
Jalen Chatfield
Jordan Martinook
COVID-19 Protocol:
Frederik Andersen
Brendan Smith
Note: Lineup subject to change prior to opening faceoff
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