Teravainen to Miss Second Consecutive Game; Hurricanes Face Senators Without Key Forward

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17/03/2024 21h59

In a blow to the Carolina Hurricanes' lineup, forward Teuvo Teravainen will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. The Hurricanes will take on the Ottawa Senators without Teravainen on Sunday, leaving a void in their offensive firepower.

Carolina's head coach, Rod Brind'Amour, revealed that Teravainen has been feeling unwell since Thursday's victory over the Florida Panthers. The decision to keep him out of the lineup was made to prioritize his recovery. The absence of Teravainen forced the coaching staff to tweak the team's lineup, which further underwent significant changes during last night's game.

One notable adjustment was pairing Jake Guentzel with Sebastian Aho for the first time, while the consistent trio of Jordan Martinook, Jordan Staal, and Jesper Fast was reunited. It remains to be seen if the Hurricanes will stick with these new combinations or return to their original setup from last night's game.

In the goaltending department, either Frederik Andersen or Spencer Martin will be guarding the Hurricanes' net. Pyotr Kochetkov secured a victory last night in Toronto, but with Andersen's return earlier this month, the team has opted to rotate between the two. However, with Martin signing a one-year contract extension recently, there is a possibility that he might make an appearance in net. Andersen has been in exceptional form since his return on March 7, boasting a 1.01 goals against average (GAA) and an impressive .955 save percentage (SV%) across three wins.

Meanwhile, Martin performed admirably in Andersen's absence, going 4-0-1 since being claimed on waivers in January. His last game was on February 29th in Columbus, showcasing his abilities to step up when required.

As the Hurricanes prepare to take on the Senators, the absence of Teravainen will undoubtedly test their depth and resilience. However, the team has shown a willingness to adapt and find success even amidst challenging circumstances. Fans eagerly await to see if their revamped lineup can secure another victory and maintain their strong form.

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