RALEIGH, N.C. - Dustin Tokarski will make his third start as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday as the team completes their back-to-back set against the New Jersey Devils.
The veteran backstop is 1-1 in two games with the team, earning a 27-save over Columbus on Dec. 15, but more recently suffering a loss on Monday in Nashville.
"He's been fine. He was good the first [game] and the second one I thought he was good too. He's done his job," Rod Brind'Amour said pre-game.
Tokarski has faced the Devils three times over the course of his NHL career, registering a .919 save percentage in those appearances.
Barring any late surprises, the team is expected to dress the same lineup of skaters in front of their crease. Defenseman Ty Smith was recalled from Chicago of the American Hockey League earlier in the day, a frequent measure taken by the team to ensure they have an extra body on hand.
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Tonight's Betting Odds...
Odds at Time of Publishing, provided by Fanatics Sportsbook: Canes -135
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Tonight's Projected Lineup...
Forwards
Jarvis - Aho - Roslovic
Svechnikov - Kotkaniemi - Necas
Martinook - Staal - Carrier
Robinson - Jost - Blake
Defense
Slavin - Burns
Orlov - Chatfield
Gostisbehere - Walker
Goaltenders
Tokarski
[Backup: Kochetkov]
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Injuries
Jack Drury (Hand | Out "At Least A Few Weeks" From Dec. 12)
Frederik Andersen (Knee | Out 8-12 Weeks From Nov. 22)
Jesper Fast (Neck | Out For 2024-25 Season)
Scratches
Ty Smith
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PP1: Aho, Jarvis, Necas, and Svechnikov with Gostisbehere
PP2: Blake, Jost, Kotkaniemi, and Roslovic with Burns