Slavin provided an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin helped out on a Jordan Staal goal in the third period. This was Slavin's second helper in his last two games after he went scoreless in six outings following his return from a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old defenseman is up to 17 points, a plus-17 rating, 89 shots on net and 83 blocked shots through 53 contests in what's been a down year offensively.

Slavin (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday versus the Rangers, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

The top-pairing defenseman has missed the last six games, with his last appearance coming Jan. 19 versus the Wild. Slavin has three goals and 15 points with 72 blocked shots and 74 shots on goal in 45 games this season.

Slavin (lower body) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin also missed Carolina's previous five contests because of the injury. He has three goals and 15 points in 45 contests this season. If Slavin can't play Wednesday, then Dylan Coghlan will likely stay in the lineup for the sixth straight game.

Slavin (lower body) is not expected to play Tuesday versus Los Angeles, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin took part in Tuesday's morning skate, rotating in and out with Brady Skjei and Brett Pesce. Following the session, coach Rod Brind'Amour mentioned that Slavin could be held out until the All-Star break to give the 28-year-old defender some additional time to recover. Carolina plays Wednesday in Buffalo before returning to action Feb. 11 against the Rangers. Slavin, who has already sat out the past four games, has 15 points, 74 shots on goal and 72 blocks in 45 contests this campaign.

Slavin (lower body) is doubtful for Sunday's contest against Boston, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer.

EDGE Analysis

It'll be the fourth game Slavin's missed with a lower-body injury suffered on Jan. 19. The 28-year-old defenseman has three goals, 12 assists, and a plus-15 rating through 45 games this year. Dylan Coghlan will remain in the lineup in Slavin's absence, with Jalen Chatfield playing alongside Brett Burns on Carolina's second pairing.

Slavin (lower body) is questionable for Sunday's game versus Boston despite practicing Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Rod Brind'Amour isn't sure yet if Slavin will be available to return even though the 28-year-old defender "skated well" in Saturday's session. Slavin, who has sat out the past three games, has three goals, 15 points, 74 shots on net and 72 blocks in 45 contests this campaign.

Slavin (lower body) isn't expected to play Friday against San Jose, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin is set to miss his third straight game. He has three goals and 15 points in 45 contests while averaging 22:26 of ice time this season. Dylan Coghlan is projected to remain in the lineup for a third straight game.

Slavin (lower body) is expected to miss Wednesday's game against Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin was also absent from Saturday's 5-2 win against the Islanders because of the injury. He has three goals and 15 points in 45 contests in 2022-23. With Slavin unavailable, Dylan Coghlan, who played Saturday after being a healthy scratch Thursday, will likely remain in the lineup.

Slavin (lower body) is doubtful for Wednesday's contest against Dallas, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin, who sat out Saturday's win over the Islanders, did not take part in Tuesday's practice. If he is unavailable again, Jalen Chatfield will likely be paired with Brent Burns. Slavin has contributed 15 points in 45 games this season.

Slavin will miss Saturday's game against the Islanders because of a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin has three goals and 15 points in 45 contests this season. With Slavin unavailable, Dylan Coghlan, who was a healthy scratch Thursday against Minnesota, is projected to draw into the lineup.