NHL Player News

Blake (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's game against Utah.

While Blake's reason for missing the game is listed as undisclosed, he's probably resting ahead of the playoffs. He has 22 goals and 52 points in 79 appearances in 2025-26.

Jankowski (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup against the Mammoth on Saturday.

Jankowski has 10 goals, 20 points, 61 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and 44 hits in 66 contests this season. He is day-to-day and probably getting some rest ahead of the start of the playoffs.

Carrier (undisclosed) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Utah.

Carrier is probably getting a game off ahead of the playoffs, even though his official designation is undisclosed. He has seven goals, 18 points and 168 hits in 68 appearances in 2025-26.

Chatfield (lower body) won't play against Utah on Saturday.

Chatfield will miss his second straight game. He has chipped in two goals, 17 points, 99 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and 36 hits in 71 outings this campaign.

Stankoven (undisclosed) will be scratched for Saturday's game against Utah.

Despite his official designation being undisclosed, Stankoven is probably getting a game off ahead of the playoffs. He has 21 goals and 42 points in 79 outings in 2025-26.

Miller (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus Utah.

Despite listing them as out with an undisclosed issue, Carolina has been resting players ahead of the playoffs. The 26-year-old Miller has eight goals and 37 points in 71 appearances in 2025-26.

Slavin (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Saturday versus Utah, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Slavin skipped Thursday's game against Chicago, likely so that he could get a breather ahead of the playoffs. He has a goal and seven points in 38 appearances with Carolina in 2025-26.

Josi (upper body) will play against Minnesota on Saturday, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Josi will return to the lineup after being a late scratch for Thursday's 4-1 loss to Utah. He has amassed 13 goals, 54 points, 176 shots on net and 99 blocked shots in 66 appearances this season.

Martinook (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus Utah, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Martinook missed Thursday's game against Chicago to get some rest ahead of the playoffs. He has 12 goals and 27 points in 74 outings in 2025-26.

Hague (upper body) won't play against Minnesota on Saturday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Hague remains day-to-day and will miss his fourth straight game. He has three goals, 15 points, 56 shots on net, 54 blocked shots and 76 hits in 62 appearances this season.