RALEIGH, NC. -Jordan Martinook appears set to return from his lower-body injury Thursday as the Carolina Hurricanes host the Montreal Canadiens.
The forward went down awkwardly in the corner two weeks ago today in Toronto and following the injury it was said that he would miss "at least a couple of weeks." #48 took part in morning skate today alongside Derek Stepan and Martin Necas, with Steven Lorentz coming out to make room. Ethan Bear also took part in the team's skate this morning, however, he does not appear ready to return from his lower-body injury. That means that the same six that have played the last two games will be on the blue line once again. In net, Frederik Andersen was in the starter's crease. #31 earned his 32nd win of the season Monday night in Washington, stopping 25 of 26. The projected lineup for tonight's 7 p.m. start is: Forwards: Teravainen - Aho - Jarvis Svechnikov - Trocheck - Domi Niederreiter - Staal - Fast Martinook - Stepan - Necas Defensemen: Slavin - DeAngelo Skjei - Pesce Smith - Cole Starting Goalie: Andersen Injuries: Ethan Bear Jesperi Kotkaniemi Scratches: Steven Lorentz Note: Lineup subject to change prior to opening faceoff Worth A Click: Preview: Canes vs. Canadiens Canes Sign Noel Gunler To Entry-Level Contract Canes Wrap Up Road Trip With Point In Tampa Kotkaniemi Elated To Be A Cane For The Long Haul Hurricanes April Schedule NHL Standings
