Projected Lineup: April 9 at Chicago
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Key Points:
- The Carolina Hurricanes will be missing several "significant players" in their game against the Chicago Blackhawks as they prioritize health ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs next week.
- The team recalled four players from their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, with at least three expected to play, while defenseman Jalen Chatfield is confirmed out due to injury sustained in their recent win over Boston.
- Frederik Andersen is projected to start in goal, marking potentially his penultimate regular-season appearance as he and Brandon Bussi continue to alternate starts.
- The Hurricanes' lineup and power play units are subject to change due to the absence of key players, with Jordan Staal taking faceoffs on the first power play unit and rotating with Nikolaj Ehlers depending on puck control.
- Pyotr Kochetkov remains sidelined following hip surgery, having only recently resumed skating, with no timetable set for his return.
