Raanta was credited with the win after replacing Pyotr Kochetkov (upper body) midway through the second period of Thursday's 6-3 victory over the Ducks, stopping all three shots he faced.

EDGE Analysis

It might have been the easiest win of Raanta's career given how few shots were sent his way, as Carolina responded with fury after Kochetkov took a hit to the head on a rush by Isac Lundestrom -- Stefan Noesen scored the game-winner less than a minute after Kochetkov left the game. Raanta could be thrust into the starting role for Carolina if Kochetkov's injury proves to be serious, but he has looked better since being recalled from AHL Chicago in late December, going 2-0-1 in three appearances while stopping 42 of 46 shots (.913 save percentage).

Raanta stopped 21 of 22 shots in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Although Raanta ended up in the loss column, he was sharp all night. He allowed only one goal early in the first period on a breakaway by Nathan Walker and the Blues could not solve him until the eventual loss in the shootout. Raanta has only played four games since allowing eight goals against the Lightning on November 24. This was a bright spot for Raanta as he was placed on waivers in December and has been severely outplayed by Pyotr Kochetkov since the injury to Frederik Anderson. The 34-year old Raanta looks to catch some momentum as he competes for more starts in net for the Hurricanes.

Raanta is expected to start at home against St. Louis on Saturday, according to Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

EDGE Analysis

Raanta stopped 18 of 21 shots in a 5-3 win over Montreal in his last start Dec. 28. He has a 7-5-1 record, 3.56 GAA and .855 save percentage in 15 appearances this season. The Blues, who rank 26th offensively this year with 2.86 goals per game, are a favorable matchup for Raanta.

Raanta made 18 saves in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first NHL start since Dec. 15, Raanta wasn't busy and wasn't particularly sharp, but he got enough offensive support to pick up his first win since Nov. 22. The veteran has had a rough season, stumbling to a 3.56 GAA and .855 save percentage through 15 appearances, but Carolina seems content to run with him as Pyotr Kochetkov's backup for now and give Raanta a chance to turn things around.

Raanta is slated to start at home against Montreal on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Raanta was recalled from AHL Chicago on Sunday after posting a 2.90 GAA and an .875 save percentage in two minor-league contests. At the NHL level this season, he has a 6-5-1 record, 3.60 GAA and .854 save percentage in 14 appearances. A game against the Canadiens might help boost his confidence -- Montreal ranks 27th offensively this year with 2.79 goals per game.

Raanta was recalled from AHL Chicago on Sunday, per PuckPedia.com.

EDGE Analysis

Raanta allowed six goals on 48 shots in two AHL appearances. The 34-year-old posted a brutal .854 save percentage in 14 NHL outings prior to his demotion.

The Hurricanes have placed Raanta on waivers Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Raanta is 6-5-1 this season, but that has more to do with the Hurricanes' scoring than his play in net, as he has a 3.60 GAA and an .854 save percentage. The final straw came in his last two starts, giving up 10 goals on 54 shots in a loss to Vancouver and an overtime defeat versus Nashville. It remains to be seen what the Hurricanes will do with Raanta should he pass through waivers as they could still keep him in the NHL, or send him to the minors.

Raanta turned aside 24 shots in Friday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran netminder didn't seem comfortable all night, starting in the first period when a weak backhand by Juuso Parssinen trickled through Raanta's five-hole and just across the goal line. Raanta hasn't won a game since Nov. 22, going 0-3-1 across his last five appearances with a 4.75 GAA and horrific .805 save percentage. As a result of those recent struggles, Raanta has fallen firmly behind Pyotr Kochetkov on the depth chart for Carolina.

Raanta will get the starting nod at home against the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Raanta has been stuck in a rut lately, going 0-3-0 with a brutal .807 save percentage over his last four appearances. Friday's game will be his first appearance since coughing up four goals in a loss to Vancouver on Dec. 9. The 34-year-old is 6-5-0 with a 3.40 GAA and an .860 save percentage through 13 outings this season.

Raanta stopped 20 of 24 shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Raanta struggled once again, failing to pick up a win for the fourth straight outing. In that span, he's given up 17 goals while going 0-3-0. The 34-year-old netminder is 6-5-0 with a 3.40 GAA and an .860 save percentage through 13 appearances, though Pyotr Kochetkov hasn't done much better. With the Hurricanes having lost four games in a row with two to go on the road trip, it's best for fantasy managers to stay away from the team's netminders until they can right the ship.