Thu Feb 27 23:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Hurricanes Set for Whalers Night Showdown Against Sabres

**RALEIGH, NC** – The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face off against the Buffalo Sabres tonight in a highly anticipated Whalers Night matchup at PNC Arena. Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov, fresh off a stellar performance, is expected to start in net, aiming to replicate his 34-save shutout from last year’s Whalers Night celebration.

Kochetkov will be looking to build on his recent success after a strong showing in the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The Hurricanes’ offense, which was shut out in their last game against Montreal, will be looking to break through against Buffalo, with Sebastian Aho leading the charge. Aho boasts an impressive record against the Sabres, having scored in five of his eight games while wearing the Whalers throwback jerseys.

Forward Tyson Jost is expected to return to the lineup after being a last-minute scratch on Tuesday. To accommodate his return, defenseman Riley Stillman, who saw limited ice time in the previous game, is likely to be a healthy scratch. The Hurricanes are expected to revert to their standard lineup of 12 forwards and 6 defensemen.

The Hurricanes are heavy favorites heading into the game, with betting odds heavily favoring a Carolina victory. The game is set to begin at 7:00 PM EST.

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