Makiniemi will defend the visiting cage against Anaheim in his first NHL start Friday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makiniemi got his feet wet Wednesday when he came on in relief of starter Kaapo Kahkonen, giving up two goals on eight shots in taking the overtime loss. This could be his only start as James Reimer (lower body) is expected to return Tuesday. The Ducks have scored only 69 goals in 27 games this season.

Makiniemi allowed two goals on eight shots in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Makiniemi relieved Kaapo Kahkonen to begin the third period. The Canucks didn't test Makiniemi much early on, but when they found their aim, he proved easily beatable. The 23-year-old took an overtime loss in his debut, and with James Reimer (lower body) nearing a return from injured reserve, Makiniemi's time in the NHL for this stint should be brief. He'll likely resume a large role at AHL San Jose soon. The Finn was acquired from the Hurricanes as part of the Brent Burns trade over the summer.

Makiniemi was summoned from AHL San Jose on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Makiniemi has a 6-4-1 record with a 2.57 GAA, a .918 save percentage and one shutout in 12 games at the AHL level this season. In a corresponding move, the Sharks returned netminder Aaron Dell to the Barracuda.

The Hurricanes traded Makiniemi, Steven Lorentz and a conditional 2023 third-round pick for Brent Burns and Lane Pederson on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makiniemi appeared in 14 games with AHL Chicago in 2021-22, going 11-2-1 while posting an admirable 2.06 GAA and .922 save percentage. He'll likely spend most of the 2022-23 campaign with San Jose's AHL affiliate, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him make his NHL debut at some point during the upcoming season.

Makiniemi was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Tuesday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makiniemi was included on the Hurricanes' first roster of the season, but he was always expected to officially begin the year with the Wolves. The 22-year-old goalie will be third at best on the organization's goalie depth chart behind the big club's Frederik Andersen and Antti Raanta.

Makiniemi is on Carolina's roster to begin the 2021-22 season.

EDGE Analysis

Makiniemi had only played in Europe prior to this season, most recently registering a 2.59 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 34 games in the Finnish Elite League during the 2020-21 campaign. He's behind Frederik Andersen and Anti Raanta on the depth chart and will likely join AHL Chicago in the near future.