Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov: Returning to action Saturday

Svechnikov (rest) will return to the lineup for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs versus the Islanders on Saturday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Although he's been limited by injuries this season, look for Svechnikov to see top-six minutes as well as a power-play assignment versus the Islanders for Game 1 on Saturday.