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Jaccob Slavin Returns as Hurricanes Lead Division

1/10/2026

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Slavin Returns Strong

Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman, will return to the lineup against the Seattle Kraken after activation from injured reserve.
Slavin has missed 39 games this season and appeared in five, with no goals.
Slavin was named to the U.S. Olympic team, marking his first Olympic appearance.
To accommodate Slavin's return, Joel Nystrom has been reassigned to the AHL.
The Hurricanes lead the Metropolitan Division with a 27-14-3 record.

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Flyers' Injuries Update

Travis Konecny and Bobby Brink of the Philadelphia Flyers are questionable for the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.
Konecny missed the morning skate due to an upper-body injury from a recent game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he has 38 points this season.
Brink, who skated in a noncontact jersey, also has an upper-body injury from a game against the Anaheim Ducks and has 20 points this season.
Defenseman Jamie Drysdale was placed on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury, prompting the recall of Adam Ginning from the AHL.

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Slavin Returns Strong

Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman, will return to the lineup against the Seattle Kraken after activation from injured reserve.
Slavin has missed 39 games this season and appeared in five, with no goals.
Slavin was named to the U.S. Olympic team, marking his first Olympic appearance.
To accommodate Slavin's return, Joel Nystrom has been reassigned to the AHL.
The Hurricanes lead the Metropolitan Division with a 27-14-3 record.

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