Shayne Gostisbehere Injury Update
Shayne Gostisbehere, the Carolina Hurricanes' veteran blueliner, continues to be sidelined by a nagging lower-body injury that has hampered his strong start to the 2025-26 season. The 32-year-old defenseman was forced out of action after sustaining the issue during a game against the Vegas Golden Knights on October 28, initially described as a midsection problem but later clarified as lower-body related.
This comes on the heels of a brief stint on injured reserve earlier in the month for a similar concern, marking a frustrating pattern of setbacks for Ghost. Walt Ruff, posting on X via @WaltRuff, shared that the #Canes will look to keep their perfect record intact tonight in Las Vegas, with Shayne Gostisbehere out due to a lower-body injury.
As of the Hurricanes' matchup against the Minnesota Wild on November 6, Gostisbehere remained listed as out, missing his fourth straight game. In the six contests he did play before the injury, he was a key offensive contributor, notching one goal and six assists for seven points while averaging over 20 minutes of ice time per night. His puck-moving ability and power-play prowess have been sorely missed, especially with Carolina's defense already thinned by injuries to the likes of Jaccob Slavin (also lower body) and the recently activated K'Andre Miller.
Head coach Rod Brind'Amour provided a vague update earlier this week, confirming no firm timeline for Gostisbehere's return but emphasizing a cautious approach to avoid re-aggravation. The team won 4-2 over the Wild despite the absences, leaning on younger defenders like Scott Morrow and Logan Day to step up, but the coaching staff is hopeful for a week-to-week prognosis at best. "He's itching to get back, but we're not rushing it," Brind'Amour noted post-game.
Disclaimer
This Shayne Gostisbehere injury update is based on official team announcements and media reports as of November 2025. Injury status and return dates may change with further evaluation. For the latest information, consult the Carolina Hurricanes’ official site or trusted sports news sources. Player availability is subject to team and NHL decisions.
