NHL Player News

Sandin (leg) won't play against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Sandin will miss his second straight game. He will finish the 2025-26 regular season with five goals, 29 points, 90 shots on net, 127 blocked shots and 88 hits in 73 appearances.

McAvoy (rest) will play in Tuesday's home clash against New Jersey, per Scott McLaughlin of WEEI.

After receiving a game of rest once the Bruins qualified for a wild-card spot, McAvoy will return to the lineup for the team's regular-season finale. Across 68 games this season, he's been excellent with 50 assists, 61 points, 111 shots on net, 79 hits and 124 blocked shots. He'll step back into Boston's top defensive pairing Tuesday and will have a tune-up game prior to the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Lindholm (rest) is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Devils, Scott McLaughlin of WEEI reports.

Lindholm rested Sunday versus the Blue Jackets but doesn't appear to be missing the regular-season finale. Heading into the playoffs, he'll likely fill a top-four role. He has 25 points over 66 outings this season.

Walker (undsiclosed) will not play in Tuesday's road clash against the Islanders.

Walker was ruled out close to game time, indicating that he, along with many of Carolina's regular starters, will rest before the postseason. The 31-year-old blueliner was hot prior to Tuesday's game with a six-game point streak. Overall, he has nine goals, 31 points, 179 shots on net, 141 hits and 125 blocked shots across 81 games this season. He'll miss his first game of the campaign Tuesday and just his third regular-season game over the last three years. Walker will likely return to one of Carolina's top defensive pairs ahead of their first-round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Gostisbehere (undisclosed) is not listed among the Hurricanes' scratches for Tuesday versus the Islanders, indicating he'll play in the contest.

Gostisbehere was initially projected to be out, but he was on the ice for warmups while Sean Walker was not. Gostisbehere should see some power-play time, but he could have his minutes managed since this game has no impact on the standings.

Chatfield (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Islanders.

Chatfield has been battling a lower-body injury recently, though this undisclosed label suggests he is simply resting. Expect the 29-year-old shutdown defenseman back in action for Game 1 of the playoffs.

Miller (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Islanders.

Miller will sit for the second time in four games to close out the regular season. He should be back in the lineup in a top-four role for Game 1 of the playoffs.

Gostisbehere (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's road clash against the Islanders.

Gostisbehere will miss his second consecutive contest for an undisclosed reason. Whether the 32-year-old blueliner has an injury or not, the Hurricanes are likely erring on the side of caution to make sure he is well rested ahead of the playoffs. Overall, he has 50 points, 117 shots on net and 63 blocked shots across 54 games this season. With the first round of the playoffs right around the corner, the Canes will likely roll Gostisbehere out in a top-four role if he's ready to go for Game 1.

Slavin (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Islanders, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Slavin will miss his second straight game for maintenance purposes. However, he will likely be available for the start of the playoffs. He accounted for one goal, seven assists, 63 shots on net and 54 blocked shots during the 2025-26 regular season.

Hovorka was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Hovorka was sent down over the weekend but will return to the big club ahead of Wednesday's regular-season finale versus the Red Wings. He has made three NHL appearances this season, adding three hits and a blocked shot while posting a minus-3 rating.