Niederreiter is expected to skate alongside Jordan Staal and Jesper Fast once again, reuniting the team's effective third line.
With the Swiss forward back in the mix, the team is able to get back to the standard 12 forward and 6 defensemen configuration, following an 11-and-7 outing Sunday against New York.
With one extra defenseman available now, Brendan Smith was operating as the extra at morning skate.
Newly acquired forward Max Domi will not play, as was shared yesterday by President & General Manager Don Waddell.
In net, the team will go back to Frederik Andersen for a second consecutive game, as he held down the starter's crease this morning. The club had alternated between Andersen and Raanta for the last six games, however, "Freddie" will get the nod for the second time this season against Tampa.
The projected lineup for tonight's 7 p.m. start is:
Forwards:
Teravainen - Aho - Jarvis
Svechnikov - Trocheck - Necas
Niederreiter - Staal - Fast
Lorentz - Kotkaniemi - Stepan
Defensemen:
Slavin - DeAngelo
Skjei - Pesce
Cole - Bear
Starting Goalie:
Andersen
Injuries:
Martinook
Scratches:
Domi (not yet with the team)
Smith
Note: Lineup subject to change prior to opening faceoff
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Canes Ink Kotkaniemi To Eight-Year Extension
Hurricanes March Schedule
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