Carrier (lower body) is expected to play Monday versus Buffalo, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier missed four straight games due to the injury. He has five goals, 10 points and 91 hits in 38 outings in 2025-26. Jesperi Kotkaniemi might be a healthy scratch against the Sabres due to Carrier's return.

Carrier (lower body) will miss Saturday's game against New Jersey, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier has five goals, 10 points, 14 PIM and 91 hits in 38 outings in 2025-26. He has also missed Carolina's past three games. When Carrier is healthy, he will likely serve on the fourth line.

Carrier (lower body) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Panthers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier was considered a game-time decision for Friday's matchup, but he'll be forced to miss a third consecutive game. The Hurricanes will face the Devils in the second half of a back-to-back set Saturday, and it's not yet clear whether Carrier will be in the mix to suit up in New Jersey. Jesperi Kotkaniemi will presumably remain in the lineup against Florida on Friday.

Carrier (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus Florida on Friday, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier has missed the last two games. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said Thursday that he is hopeful that the winger will return to the lineup Friday. Carrier had a goal in two of his last three games before the injury, giving him five goals, 10 points and 91 hits over 38 games this season.

Carrier (lower body) won't play against St. Louis on Tuesday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has chipped in five goals, 10 points, 45 shots on net and 91 hits over 38 appearances this season. Due to Carrier's absence, Jesperi Kotkaniemi will remain in the lineup.

Carrier will be sidelined versus the Red Wings on Monday due to a lower-body injury, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier has struggled to produce this year, generating 10 points in 38 games, but he could be headed for another stint on the shelf due to this latest injury. With the veteran winger unavailable, Jesperi Kotkaniemi looks set to come into the lineup, though the Hurricanes could decide to utilize Mike Reilly as a seventh defenseman instead. With a back-to-back, Carrier seems unlikely to play versus the Blues on Tuesday.

Carrier scored the game-winning goal and put two shots on net in Saturday's 3-2 win over Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier struck the back of the net with just over six minutes to go in regulation for Saturday's go-ahead goal. Following his winning score, the 31-year-old winger is up to five goals, 10 points, 45 shots on net and 91 hits through 38 games this season. His goal Saturday was his second over Carolina's past three games. Carrier's recent production offensively has complemented his consistent production in hits, as he averages just shy of 2.5 hits per game this season. The 10-year NHL veteran is 26 hits shy of 1,500 in his career, giving him a milestone to chase in the near future.

Carrier scored a goal, put three shots on net, served four PIM and had four hits in Tuesday's 6-3 win over Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier tallied the lone goal of the third period for Carolina in response to the Stars' tally at the start of the period. With the twine finder, he is up to four goals, nine points, 42 shots on net and 89 hits through 36 outings this season. While his blend of stats might not warrant consideration in fantasy outside of deep leagues that value banger stats, his impact on the Canes' fourth line has been solid. He is just two points shy of matching his total of 11 during his first season with the Hurricanes, giving him plenty of time down the stretch to surpass that total and push for the third 20-plus point, 100-plus hit season of his career.

Carrier logged an assist and five hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Carrier missed one game due to an illness prior to the holiday break. The 31-year-old was back in his usual bottom-six role Saturday and should continue to play regularly in that spot. He has contributed eight points, 31 shots on net, 63 hits and a plus-2 rating over 30 appearances this season.

Carrier (illness) is set to play against Detroit on Saturday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Following a one-game absence, Carrier will serve on the third line alongside Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook (lower body), who will return after missing the last three contests. The 31-year-old Carrier has three goals, seven points, 30 shots on net and 58 hits in 29 appearances this season.