The Carolina Hurricanes are set to welcome back William Carrier for their upcoming match against the Buffalo Sabres on January 19. Carrier’s return follows a four-game absence due to a lower-body injury, significantly bolstering the team’s forward lineup.
Injury Updates
Despite Carrier’s return, the Hurricanes will remain without defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere. He is sidelined for a third straight game due to re-aggravating a prior lower-body injury. Meanwhile, rookie Joel Nystrom, called up from the Chicago Wolves, is expected to retain his position on the ice.
Veteran Mike Reilly is anticipated to serve as a healthy scratch for the second consecutive match. In goal, Brandon Bussi will take his turn in the rotation, boasting an impressive record of 17 wins, 3 losses, and 1 overtime loss in his first 21 NHL appearances. His recent performance included stopping 15 out of 16 shots against the Florida Panthers.
Projected Lineup for January 19 Match Against Buffalo
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Injury Report
- Shayne Gostisbehere: Lower-Body Injury | Day-To-Day
- Pyotr Kochetkov: Hip Surgery | Likely Out For The Year
- Charles Alexis Legault: Hand Injury | Out 3-4 Months
- Noah Philp: Concussion Protocol | No Timetable For Return
Jordan Staal is taking faceoffs with the first power play unit. If he wins the faceoff, he stays on the ice; if the puck exits the zone, Nikolaj Ehlers substitutes in.
The matchup against the Buffalo Sabres is crucial as the Hurricanes aim to leverage their roster changes to secure a victory. Keep an eye on the dynamic shifts in both offense and defense as the game approaches.
