November 6 Matchup: Predicted Lineup Against Minnesota
The Carolina Hurricanes are preparing for their upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Wild on November 6. The team is expecting the return of defenseman K’Andre Miller, who has been sidelined for the past six games due to a lower-body injury.
Key Team Updates
Miller was activated from injured reserve and participated in Wednesday’s practice alongside defenseman Jalen Chatfield. This marks his return to game action since October 20. In Miller’s absence, Joel Nystrom filled his previous defensive role.
Defensive Pairings
- Miller – Chatfield
- Reilly – Nystrom
- Fensore – Legault
Notably, Dominick Fensore was reassigned to the Chicago Wolves (AHL) ahead of the game. The coaching staff has various goaltending options for Thursday’s match. Pyotr Kochetkov made a strong season debut, stopping all 25 shots against the Rangers. Brandon Bussi recently won against the New York Islanders, while Frederik Andersen also had a solid performance against the Boston Bruins.
Projected Lineup Against Minnesota
- Forwards: Svechnikov – Aho – Hall, Ehlers – Stankoven – Blake, Martinook – Staal – Jarvis, Jankowski – Kotkaniemi – Nadeau
- Defense: Nikishin – Walker, Miller – Chatfield, Reilly – Legault/Nystrom
- Starting Goaltender: Frederik Andersen
Injury Report
- William Carrier – Lower-body injury, out for an extended period (as of Oct. 23)
- Shayne Gostisbehere – Midsection injury, no timetable for return
- K’Andre Miller – Lower-body injury, returning soon
- Eric Robinson – Upper-body injury, out for an extended period (as of Oct. 23)
- Jaccob Slavin – Lower-body injury, out for a while (as of Oct. 14)
Power Play Units
- PP1: Aho, Ehlers, Jarvis, Svechnikov with Walker
- PP2: Blake, Hall, Nadeau, Stankoven with Nikishin
Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour will address the media at 4:45 p.m. for further updates on Miller’s status and the starting goaltender decision. Fans are eagerly anticipating how these changes will impact the game against the Minnesota Wild.
