Projected Lineup: Hurricanes at Stars
Staal returns to the lineup
by Michael Smith @MSmithCanes / CarolinaHurricanes.com
DALLAS - The Carolina Hurricanes will insert a big piece, both literally and figuratively, into their lineup when they take on the Dallas Stars.
Jordan Staal will return to the lineup after missing 32 of the team's last 34 games, and Curtis McElhinney will get the start in net.
Here is the projected lineup for the Hurricanes.
Forwards
Niederreiter-Aho-Williams
Ferland-Staal-Teravainen
Svechnikov-Martinook-McGinn
McKegg-Wallmark-Foegele
Defense
Slavin-Hamilton
Pesce-Faulk
de Haan-van Riemsdyk
Goalies
McElhinney
Mrazek
Scratches: Maenalanen (healthy)
Note: Lineup subject to change prior to opening faceoff.