Hurricanes look to extend win streak in Chicago as Bussi likely to start
Carolina begins a weekend back-to-back Saturday, with its power play producing seven goals through five games.
What's newTeuvo Teravainen returns to Chicago's lineup, while Andrew Mangiapane remains out with a lower-body injury.
Carolina is leaning towards Brandon Bussi in goal for Saturday's visit to the Chicago Blackhawks as the Hurricanes begin a weekend back-to-back, according to the club's game preview. The start has not been confirmed. Puck drop at the United Center is 7 p.m. ET.
Bussi is 1-1-1 this season. He won his previous start Tuesday in Montreal, recovering after allowing three first-period goals. Pyotr Kochetkov played Thursday against Vancouver, and Carolina expects to use both goaltenders over the weekend.
The Hurricanes have won their last three games and are 3-1-1. Their power play has scored seven times through five games, including three goals in Thursday's 7-2 win over Vancouver. Carolina reports that only Utah, with eight, has more power-play goals so far this season.
Chicago has one win and four regulation losses. Its only home game so far was Tuesday's victory over St. Louis. Captain Connor Bedard remains out following offseason shoulder surgery, while Anton Frondell has four points through five games. Frank Nazar will miss time after receiving a two-game suspension Friday. Teuvo Teravainen returns after sitting out Thursday's game with a lower-body injury, while Andrew Mangiapane remains sidelined with a lower-body injury.
Carolina forward Seth Jarvis resumed contact practice Thursday as he recovers from shoulder surgery. The Hurricanes play in Philadelphia on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET before returning home to face Washington on Tuesday.
