Hurricanes Welcome Back Gostisbehere Against Capitals Tonight

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes expect to have defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere back in action tonight as they host the Washington Capitals. After recovering from two lower-body injuries that kept him sidelined since October 18, Gostisbehere practiced fully this morning.

Gostisbehere had a strong start to the season, recording seven points in just four games before his injuries. He was tied with Cale Makar for the league lead in points among defensemen. His return is timely, especially following the loss of teammate Charles Alexis Legault, who sustained a hand injury during a game against Toronto.

In the absence of Legault, Carolina’s defensive lineup will include Gostisbehere and Alexander Nikishin on the power play. The forward lines remain unchanged following their recent 5-4 victory over the Maple Leafs on Saturday. Key players such as Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, and Seth Jarvis will aim to build on their scoring streaks.

Goaltender Frederik Andersen is set to face the Capitals for the eighteenth time in his career. He achieved a win by stopping 21 shots against Minnesota in his last start. The Hurricanes are looking to secure their fifth consecutive win tonight.

The Capitals come into this game looking to break a four-game winless streak. Despite being recognized for their defensive abilities, Washington has struggled to score in recent matchups, making this an important game for both teams.

As the action begins at 7 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center, fans anticipate an exciting rivalry matchup, with Carolina poised to finally meet Washington this season.