RALEIGH, NC. -The Carolina Hurricanes will be sticking with what worked for them as they closed out their Round One series against Boston, keeping the same lineup for their opening game in Round Two against New York.
Steven Lorentz will stay in in place of Derek Stepan, a change that occurred ahead of Saturday's Game Seven. Stepan and Jordan Martinook were both at morning skate, rotating in, however, Rod Brind'Amour confirmed that Lorentz will be playing. Brind'Amour said after skate that Martinook is close to returning from the lower-body injury that he suffered in Game Three against Boston, but he's not quite ready yet. Antti Raanta was once again in the starter's crease, maintaining the net after winning three games in Round One. During those three wins he allowed just five total goals and over the course of the whole series, he published a .927 save percentage. That .927 ranks fourth-best among all goalies that played four games in Round One. Carolina's projected lineup for tonight's 7 p.m. puck drop is: Forwards: Svechnikov - Aho - Jarvis Domi - Trocheck - Teravainen Niederreiter - Staal - Fast Lorentz - Kotkaniemi - Necas Defensemen: Slavin - DeAngelo Skjei - Pesce Smith - Cole Starting Goalie: Raanta Injuries: Frederik Andersen Jordan Martinook Scratches: Ethan Bear Derek Stepan Note: Lineup subject to change prior to opening faceoff Worth A Click: Slavin Named Lady Byng Trophy Finalist Round Two Schedule Round Two Tickets On Sale Now Round Two Watch Party Info Series Preview: Second Round vs. New York CanesCast Episode 211: Round Two Mailbag #27: Round One Winners Canes 2022 Playoffs Merch
