Raanta will get the starting nod for Thursday's home tilt with Montreal, Walt Ruff of the Canes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Raanta will make his first appearance since Dec. 12 where he allowed two goals on 26 shots in a loss to Vancouver. The veteran netminder is 4-2-1 with a 2.37 GAA and a .907 save percentage this season. He won his last home outing on Dec. 4 against Buffalo.