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The Carolina Hurricanes are potentially looking to shake things up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final following their embarrassing 5-0, Game 2 loss at the hands of the Florida Panthers.
The big news coming out of the Canes' morning skate was that Pyotr Kochetkov is going to be between the pipes in place of Frederik Andersen.
The Russian rookie played in majority of the Hurricanes' regular season games this season.
After sitting out Game 2, Finnish center Jesperi Kotkaniemi also looks to be back in the lineup and once again centering the team's second line alongside Taylor Hall and Logan Stankoven.
Kotkaniemi played at the 2C position for the majority of the season this year, but saw himself demoted midway through the team's second-round series against the Washington Capitals.
Jack Roslovic, who had been serving as the team's 2C for the last few games, appears to be the odd-man out.
The Canes are also dealing with some potential question marks on the blueline as well.
Veteran defenseman Jalen Chatfield's absence has been a tough one for the Hurricanes to deal with and he'll once again be out for a fourth straight game.
Not only is he out though, but the team may potentially be without Sean Walker as well.
The right-handed defenseman has really stepped up for Carolina this postseason, but is now a game-time decision after he absorbed an awkward hit in Game 2 that saw him miss some time as he was being evaluated in the locker room.
Rookie Scott Morrow is already slated to go in place of Chatfield, but if Walker can't suit up, Russian rookie blueliner Alexander Nikishin will be back in the lineup.
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The big news coming out of the Canes' morning skate was that Pyotr Kochetkov is going to be between the pipes in place of Frederik Andersen.
The Russian rookie played in majority of the Hurricanes' regular season games this season.
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Carolina Hurricanes To Make Big Change For Game 3The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to shake things up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final as they try to overcome a 2-0 series hole against the Florida Panthers. After sitting out Game 2, Finnish center Jesperi Kotkaniemi also looks to be back in the lineup and once again centering the team's second line alongside Taylor Hall and Logan Stankoven.
Kotkaniemi played at the 2C position for the majority of the season this year, but saw himself demoted midway through the team's second-round series against the Washington Capitals.
Jack Roslovic, who had been serving as the team's 2C for the last few games, appears to be the odd-man out.
The Canes are also dealing with some potential question marks on the blueline as well.
Veteran defenseman Jalen Chatfield's absence has been a tough one for the Hurricanes to deal with and he'll once again be out for a fourth straight game.
Not only is he out though, but the team may potentially be without Sean Walker as well.
The right-handed defenseman has really stepped up for Carolina this postseason, but is now a game-time decision after he absorbed an awkward hit in Game 2 that saw him miss some time as he was being evaluated in the locker room.
Rookie Scott Morrow is already slated to go in place of Chatfield, but if Walker can't suit up, Russian rookie blueliner Alexander Nikishin will be back in the lineup.
Be sure to check out the Carolina Hurricanes 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Hub for all postseason stories!
Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
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