
Svechnikov, Andersen Lead Canes in Washington Showdown
Carolina Hurricanes starter Frederik Andersen will be in net against the Washington Capitals as Andrei Svechnikov hits a career-best January (10 goals, 19 points). The projected lineup features Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis on the top line, Hall-Stankoven-Blake on the second, and Ehlers-Staal-Martinook on the third, with Slavin-Chatfield and Miller-Walker on the blue line and Gostisbehere-Nikishin complemented by Jankowski-Kotkaniemi and scratches including Mike Reilly. Injuries sidelining Kochetkov (hip, year), Legault (hand, 3-4 months), and Robinson (upper body), with Jordan Staal handling key faceoffs on the first PP unit guidance.













