RALEIGH, N.C. – The red-hot combination of Sebastian Aho, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Andrei Svechnikov will try to lead the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday when the team takes on the Anaheim Ducks.<\/p>\n
Recording eight points each over the last four games, it is the first time since 2007<\/a> that the franchise has had a trio combine for 24 points or more in a four-game span.<\/p>\n Elsewhere amongst the forward group, Noah Philp will not play after entering concussion protocol on Tuesday. Mark Jankowski will play in his spot, with Jesperi Kotkaniemi remaining the healthy extra.<\/p>\n On the back end, Jaccob Slavin is not yet ready to return to game action. He skated in a regular practice jersey on Wednesday, but Rod Brind’Amour said that the defensive anchor isn’t 100% just yet. As soon as he is, he’ll be in.<\/p>\n In net, Frederik Andersen will try to pick up his first win since Nov. 6. Currently wading through an 0-7-2 stretch, the 36-year-old veteran is 6-2 against Anaheim over the course of his career.<\/p>\n Tonight’s Projected Lineup…<\/p>\n Forwards<\/p>\n Svechnikov – Aho – Ehlers<\/p>\n Hall – Stankoven – Blake<\/p>\n Martinook – Staal – Jarvis<\/p>\n Carrier – Jankowski – Robinson<\/p>\n Defense<\/p>\n Gostisbehere – Chatfield<\/p>\n Miller – Walker<\/p>\n Nikishin – Nystrom<\/p>\n Starting Goaltender<\/p>\n Andersen<\/p>\n —<\/p>\n Injuries<\/p>\n Pyotr Kochetkov (Hip Surgery | “Likely Out For The Year<\/a>” as of Dec. 29)<\/p>\n