It looks like the Carolina Hurricanes will have their full complement of skaters available for Game 3 in Philadelphia as Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour confirmed that Alexander Nikishin has been cleared to play. The rookie defenseman has been out for a bit over a week after suffering a concussion in the final game of the team's first round series against the Ottawa Senators. Brind'Amour was hopeful that Nikishin was going to be available to play as early as Game 1, but the Russian blueliner just didn't feel right and so has sat out the last two games. But he has been practicing with the team for about a week now and did even take warmups in Game 2, which are all good signs. "We're always cautious with those things," Brind'Amour said. "He had a couple of good practices and so once he gives us the green light, then that gives us the option there to put him in." 10 Takeaways: Adversity, Breakthroughs and Comebacks; Hurricanes Take Game 2 [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/76bd19d0-6c51-41d9-8c91-2fa5297addc9.jpeg] 10 Takeaways: Adversity, Breakthroughs and Comebacks; Hurricanes Take Game 2 Trailing for the first time this postseason, Carolina erased a two-goal deficit and weathered a relentless Philadelphia overtime push to secure a gritty 2-0 series lead. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/game-day/10-takeaways-adversity-breakthroughs-and-comebacks-hurricanes-take-game-2] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECENT ARTICLES NHL Announces Second Round Schedule [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/nhl-announces-second-round-schedule] Hurricanes Top Line Confident Heading Into Second Round Despite Lack Of Scoring [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/hurricanes-top-line-confident-heading-into-second-round-despite-lack-of-scoring] Former Flyers Excited To Take On Old Team [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/players/former-flyers-excited-to-take-on-old-team] Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/2fc97c03-6cff-45e8-ae59-23b0632dfa24.jpeg] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwmeDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.
