Overview
- Carolina lists Slavin as likely to skate on the top pairing with Jalen Chatfield against the Kraken.
- Joel Nystrom was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Friday to open a roster spot, restoring the Hurricanes to 23 players.
- Slavin returned from a lower-body injury in December before an upper-body issue in his third game back led to 10 missed games.
- Despite scarce 2025–26 action, Slavin earned a place on Team USA’s Olympic roster next month.
- The Hurricanes enter the game leading the Eastern Conference with 57 points through 44 contests.