Projected Lineup: April 2 vs. Columbus
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Key Points:
- Andrei Svechnikov aims to extend his goal streak to three games as the Carolina Hurricanes face the Columbus Blue Jackets, currently holding 27 goals this season, second on the team behind Seth Jarvis.
- Seth Jarvis has contributed two goals and seven assists since March 18, while captain Jordan Staal will play his 1,400th career game, becoming the sixth active player to reach this milestone.
- Frederik Andersen starts as goaltender, seeking to rebound after recent tough games and holding a 13-3-3 record against the Blue Jackets in his career.
- The Hurricanes' projected lineup features Svechnikov, Aho, Jarvis on the top line, with special teams led by Aho, Ehlers, Jarvis, Svechnikov, and Gostisbehere on the first power play unit.
- Injuries include Pyotr Kochetkov, likely out for the season due to hip surgery, while Nicolas Deslauriers, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, and Mike Reilly are scratched for the game.
