RALEIGH, NC. -Rod Brind'Amour hasn't made a personnel change to his lineup since Game Four of the current series against the Boston Bruins, however that may change today.
When speaking with reporters for his pre-game availability, the head coach said that forward Steven Lorentz "may draw in" and that they'd see after warmups. There was no word on who Lorentz might come in for or why, but it certainly builds some intrigue for warmups, which will begin just a few minutes after 4 p.m. While Brind'Amour didn't show his hand any further than that information, it is expected that the team will once again turn to Antti Raanta in goal. The 33-year-old is 2-2 this series with a .926 save percentage. That .926 ranks third among goalies who have played five or more games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina's projected lineup for today's 4:30 p.m. EST puck drop is listed below. One of the four forwards named on the fourth line is not expected to play. Forwards: Svechnikov - Aho - Jarvis Domi - Trocheck - Teravainen Niederreiter - Staal - Fast Lorentz - Kotkaniemi - Stepan - Necas Defensemen: Slavin - DeAngelo Skjei - Pesce Smith - Cole Starting Goalie: Raanta Injuries: Frederik Andersen Jordan Martinook Scratches: Ethan Bear TBD Note: Lineup subject to change prior to opening faceoff Worth A Click: Preview: Game Seven vs. Boston Game 7 Eve: The Final Preparation Staal's Road To Becoming The Perfect Leader For The Canes Canes 2022 Playoffs Merch Round One Tickets On Sale Now
