RALEIGH, N.C. - Frederik Andersen will try to backstop the Carolina Hurricanes to a fourth consecutive victory on Thursday when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Andersen returned to game action on Monday in Chicago after missing nearly three months due to a knee injury. The veteran turned away 22 out of 25 against the Blackhawks, celebrating his 500th game in the win column.
In front of him, Jesperi Kotkaniemi will look to build off of his first multi-goal game of the season. Now with goals in consecutive contests, he scored both in Tuesday's win over Dallas.
Shayne Gostisbehere was not at morning skate, but is expected to play tonight. He has 16 points in 26 career games against the Blue Jackets.
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Tonight's Betting Odds...
Odds at Time of Publishing, provided by Fanatics Sportsbook: Canes -340
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Tonight's Projected Lineup...
Forwards
Svechnikov - Aho - Blake
Robinson - Kotkaniemi - Necas
Martinook - Staal - Jarvis
Jaaska - Drury - Roslovic
Defense
Slavin - Burns
Orlov - Chatfield
Gostisbehere - Walker
Goaltenders
Andersen
[Backup: Kochetkov]
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Injuries
William Carrier (Lower-Body Injury | No Timetable As Of Jan. 15)
Tyson Jost (Lower-Body Injury | Out "Long-Term" As Of Jan. 2)
Jesper Fast (Neck | Out For 2024-25 Season)
Scratches
Riley Stillman
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PP1: Aho, Jarvis, Necas, and Svechnikov with Gostisbehere
PP2: Blake, Drury, Kotkaniemi, and Roslovic with Burns
