Slavin (lower body) posted four hits, a plus-1 rating and 21:25 of ice time in Monday's 5-2 win over the Predators in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin missed the regular-season finale with an injury, but he was back to his usual top-four role to open the postseason. The 27-year-old blueliner had 15 points in 52 outings during the regular season, the lowest scoring output in his six seasons. He is capable of putting up points, but Slavin is also an effective shutdown defenseman.

Slavin (lower body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Monday's Game 1 tilt with Nashville, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin missed the final game of the regular season with a lower-body issue but it doesn't appear to be anything serious. The 27-year-old blueliner averaged nearly 23 minutes of ice time with a plus-22 rating despite scoring just 15 points this season.

Coach Rod Brind'Amour said Monday that he's hopeful Slavin (lower body) will be able to play in Monday's Game 1 against the Predators, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like Slavin will be a game-time call. The defenseman's status likely won't be determined until pregame warm-ups, with the likes of Joakim Ryan and Jake Bean waiting in the wings should Slavin or any other member of Carolina's defense corps sit out.

Slavin (lower body) is on the ice for Sunday's practice, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news bodes well for Slavin's chances of returning in Game 1 against Nashville on Monday. Slavin sat out the last game of the regular season with the injury and finished up a disappointing (offensively) campaign with just 15 points in 52 games, though his plus-22 rating was a nice treat for fantasy managers.

Coach Rod Brind'Amour said Saturday that he remains hopeful Slavin (lower body) will be ready for Monday's Game 1 against the Predators, Cory Lavalette of North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin was injured last Saturday but is aiming to make his return for the postseason opener. The blueliner's status will likely come down to pregame warm-ups Monday.

Slavin (lower body) won't play in Monday's season finale against Nashville, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Carolina's resting a few regulars in this one, but Slavin's actually injured. His status will be worth monitoring heading into the playoffs. Slavin finishes the regular season with three goals and 12 assists in 52 games for a career-low point total of 15.

Slavin (lower body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear how exactly Slavin was injured, but he was ruled out for the rest of the game during the first intermission. It's a big loss for the Hurricanes, who rely on Slavin as a minutes-eating defenseman in a defensive role. His status ahead of Monday's rematch with the Predators is to be determined.

Slavin provided an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin ended a four-game point drought with his helper Tuesday. The American defenseman has 15 points, 99 shots on net, 82 blocked shots and a plus-22 rating through 50 contests. His scoring pace has dropped off this season, but he remains a steady top-four option on the Hurricanes' blue line.

Slavin registered a goal on three shots and logged a team-leading 24:31 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin lugged the puck through the slot late in the second period and sniped a shot from the left dot to square the game at 2-2 with 3:32 left in the frame. It was just the third goal of the season for the 26-year-old defenseman but two of those tallies have come in his last six contests. Slavin has 14 points and a plus-15 rating in 45 games overall in 2020-21.

Slavin scored a goal on a game-high seven shots and had a pair of blocks in Saturday's 3-1 win over Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin broke the ice with 1:42 left in the first period, jumping into a rush and putting a wrist shot past Nashville netminder Juuse Saros. It was Slavin's second goal of the season and his first since Feb. 19, ending a span of 27 games without lighting the lamp for the 26-year-old rearguard. Slavin had consistently produced 30-plus points in each of his previous four seasons and, with 13 points in 40 games, would still be on a pace close to that over the course of a full schedule in 2020-21.