Projected Lineup: January 19 vs. Buffalo

Projected Lineup: January 19 vs. Buffalo

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Key Points:

  • The Carolina Hurricanes will have William Carrier back in the lineup Monday against the Buffalo Sabres after missing four games with a lower-body injury; the player he replaces has not been announced.
  • Shayne Gostisbehere remains sidelined for a third consecutive game due to a lower-body injury, while rookie Joel Nystrom is expected to stay in the lineup and veteran Mike Reilly will likely be the healthy scratch.
  • Goaltender Brandon Bussi, who boasts a 17-3-1 record in his first 21 NHL appearances, will start in net following a strong performance against Florida.
  • The projected lineup features key forwards like Svechnikov, Aho, and Jarvis on the first line, with special teams