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Fehervary, Capitals finally pull away late, top Hurricanes 2-1 in shootout

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Joe Snively - Loaned to AHLSnively was loaned to AHL Hershey on Monday.

ImpactSnively appeared in three games with the Capitals during his recall, posting just one hit. His demotion could bode well for the availability of T.J. Oshie (lower body) or Sonny Milano (upper body) ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Islanders.

DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Lucas Johansen - Placed on waiversJohansen was placed on wavers on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Rogers Sportsnet reports.

ImpactWith the Capitals strongly linked to signing unrestricted free agent Ethan Bear, it seemed likely that Johansen would be sent down to the minors to create a roster spot given that the latter has not played since Nov. 18. The 26-year-old has one assist in six games this season and will report to AHL Hershey unless another club puts in a waiver claim.

DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Andrei Svechnikov - Might play against KnightsSvechnikov (upper body) told reporters, "We'll see," when asked if he would be available against Vegas on Tuesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

ImpactSvechnikov was stuck in a four-game goal drought before sustaining his upper-body injury that cost him the last six contests. Through 16 games this season, Svechnikov has found the back of the net just once and will need to significantly improve his goal-scoring rate in order to record a fifth 20-goal campaign of his six-year NHL career.

DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Frederik Andersen - Will start skating soonAndersen (illness) is still a month from returning to action but is expected to start skating soon. General manager Don Waddell told reporters Sunday, "Over the next week or 10 day...

ImpactAndersen shouldn't be expected back until mid-to-late January but the fact that he is ready to start skating is certainly a step in the right direction. Until the veteran backstop is cleared to play, the Canes figure to continue utilizing Pyotr Kochetkov as the primary option between the pipes. Having said that, the Canes did add Aaron Dell to the roster on a professional tryout after having placed Antti Raanta on waivers.

DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Aaron Dell - Agrees to professional tryoutDell signed a professional tryout agreement with Carolina on Sunday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

ImpactDell attended training camp with Columbus prior to being releaed before the start of the 2023-24 season. The 34-year-old netminder has a 50-50-13 record with a 2.92 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 130 NHL appearances. If he can earn a standard contract with the Hurricanes, Dell could slot in as Pyotr Kochetkov's backup. Antti Raanta was demoted to AHL Chicago on Sunday and Frederik Andersen is still out indefinitely due to a blood clotting issue.

DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Aho - Lone tally in shootout lossAho scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Capitals.

ImpactAho broke a scoreless tie midway through the second period, one-timing a fortuitous bounce in the slot to put Carolina ahead 1-0. The 26-year-old Aho now has four goals and five points in his last three contests following a stretch of four games without a point. He's up to 12 goals and 15 assists through 28 games this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Martin Fehervary - Nets first of the seasonFehervary scored a goal on his only shot in Sunday's 2-1 shootout victory over the Hurricanes.

ImpactFehervary got the Caps on the board midway through the second period, beating Pyotr Kochetkov with a wrister off a rush to tie the game 1-1 in an eventual 2-1 shootout win. It's Fehervary's first goal of the season and his second point in his last 11 contests. The 24-year-old blueliner now has five points, 51 hits and 38 blocked shots through 23 games this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE