Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Not expected to play Sunday

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

Slavin's expected to sit for a fourth consecutive game due to the lower-body injury he suffered 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.