ANTTI RAANTA NEWS

Antti Raanta, Hurricanes end skid by blanking Canadiens Antti Raanta made 14 saves in his first appearance in more than three weeks, and Paul Stastny had a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurri...

APRIL 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Stastny, Raanta lead Hurricanes to 3-0 win over Canadiens

Paul Stastny had a goal and an assist, Antti Raanta got his fourth shutout of the season, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-0

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting in Montreal Raanta will guard the road cage Saturday against the Canadiens, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Impact Raanta will make his first start since suffering an injury on March 7, also against Montreal. Raanta is 16-2-3 with a .907 save percentage on the season. He'll face a Canadiens team averaging 2.8 goals per game.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in shutout Raanta made 14 saves in a 3-0 win over Montreal on Saturday.

Impact He wasn't exactly busy, but was strong when the play came into the Carolina zone. Sam Montembeault faced 50 shots in the other end of the ice. Raanta's last appearance was on March 7 when he suffered a lower-body injury.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Backing up Thursday Raanta (lower body) will serve as the backup for Thursday's game in Detroit, per the NHL media site.

Impact Pyotr Kochetkov was sent down Wednesday, so it's no surprise that Raanta will suit up for the first time since suffering an injury March 7. It's unclear when Raanta will get back between the pipes, as Frederik Andersen can be expected to start a majority of the Hurricanes' remaining games.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to travel with team Raanta (lower body) will join the team for its upcoming two-game road trip, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports Tuesday.

Impact Raanta won't be ready to suit up versus the Lightning on Tuesday but appears to be trending in the right direction. Even if Raanta doesn't play during the two-game road trip, the Canes return home for a back-to-back versus the Islanders on Sunday, which could also be a chance for the Finn to play.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning bring losing streak into game against the Hurricanes

The Tampa Bay Lightning head into the matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes as losers of four straight games

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting close to return Raanta (lower body) took some shots at practice Thursday and is getting closer to a return, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Raanta will likely need a full practice before he is ready to return to action. He last played March 7 in Montreal and left the contest after the first period with the injury. Raanta is 16-2-3 with a 2.32 GAA and .907 save percentage this season.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Metropolitan Division-leading Hurricanes play the Rangers

The New York Rangers play the top team in the Metropolitan Division, the Carolina Hurricanes

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still out Tuesday Raanta (lower body) will miss out against the Rangers on Tuesday.

Impact While Raanta was able to skate Monday, he has yet to return to being a full practice participant, which will be the next step in his recovery process. Until Raanta is cleared to play, the Canes will likely continue to rotate between Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Raanta (lower body) will miss a fourth straight game Tuesday versus Winnipeg, NHL.com reports.

Impact Pyotr Kochetkov will continue to serve as the Hurricanes' No. 2 netminder until Raanta is ready to return. Until Carolina releases another update on his status, Raanta can be considered day-to-day with his lower-body issue.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Metropolitan Division-leading Hurricanes face the Devils

The New Jersey Devils face the Metropolitan Division-leading Carolina Hurricanes

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not available Saturday Raanta (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Golden Knights, per the NHL media site.

Impact Raanta will miss a second straight game with the injury, but it's not believed to be a long-term issue. His status for Sunday's game in New Jersey hasn't been determined yet.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights visit the Hurricanes after shootout win

The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Carolina Hurricanes after the Golden Knights took down the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in overtime

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kochetkov returns for Hurricanes, blanks Flyers 1-0

Pyotr Kochetkov returned from the minor leagues and made 19 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes blanked the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return soon Raanta (undisclosed) is not expected to be sidelined long term after coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters Thursday, "We're hopeful it's not too serious, but we'll see," Walt Ruff o...

Impact Raanta won't be in action versus the Flyers on Thursday but appears to have avoided serious injury. Without Raanta between the pipes, Pyotr Kochetkov has been recalled from the minors and could see a decent share of the workload, though he is winless in his last four NHL outings.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes recall goalie Pyotr Kochetkov on emergency basis after possible Raanta injury The Canes called up Kochetkov from the Chicago Wolves a day after Antti Raanta left the team’s game in Montreal following an awkward fall.

MARCH 9, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Kotkaniemi lifts Hurricanes past Canadiens 4-3 in SO

Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored the deciding goal in the sixth round of the shootout, and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits Tuesday's game Raanta (undisclosed) left Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens after the first period, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

Impact Raanta appeared hurt after stopping a Chris Tierney shot, though the Hurricanes' netminder managed to finish the first period. Frederik Andersen took over at the start of the second and would likely see the bulk of the starts going forward if Raanta is forced to miss time.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holds Coyotes to one goal Raanta stopped 17 of 18 shots in a 6-1 victory over Arizona on Friday.

Impact Raanta was only beaten by Lawson Crouse, and that marker came midway through the second period to reduce Carolina's lead to 3-1. The 33-year-old goaltender has a 16-2-3 record, 2.26 GAA and .909 save percentage in 22 games this season. Raanta has won his last four outings while saving 98 of 102 shots.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Friday Raanta is expected to start on the road against Arizona on Friday.

Impact Raanta has a 15-2-3 record, 2.32 GAA, and .908 save percentage in 21 contests this season. He's won his last five outings while posting a 1.28 GAA and a .953 save percentage over that stretch. The Coyotes have the 28th-ranked offense with 2.67 goals per game in 2022-23.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raanta blanks Senators as Hurricanes win 5th straight

Antti Raanta made 32 saves for his third shutout in 21 appearances this season, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4-0

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets franchise record with win Raanta made 20 saves in a 6-2 win over Montreal on Thursday.

Impact Raanta set a Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers record by helping them get at least one point in each of his past 13 games (11-0-2). He's 14-2-3 in 19 starts this season and has delivered decent ratios over that time. However, Raanta's .902 save percentage heading into Thursday's game was the lowest of his career, save for his .897 in his rookie season with Chicago.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noesen has goal, assist as Hurricanes rout Sabres 5-1

Stefan Noesen had a goal and an assist to help lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns victory over Sabres Raanta saved 29 of 30 shots in a 5-1 win over the Sabres on Wednesday.

Impact Raanta was beaten by Alex Tuch at 14:45 of the first period, but Carolina still had a commanding 3-1 lead, and Raanta was perfect after that. The 33-year-old improved to 13-2-3 with a 2.46 GAA and a .902 save percentage in 19 contests this season. He's won his last three games while surrendering just four goals on 74 shots over that span.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE