Hurricanes' Eddie Lack: Status uncertain

Lack (illness) is undergoing further testing with a decision forthcoming about his availability Tuesday against New Jersey.

Analysis:

Lack has not gotten into a game since a brief relief appearance in early November due to various maladies and the workhorse durability of starter Cam Ward. If Lack is not cleared to play, Carolina will recall a netminder from the minors rather than relying on equipment manager Jorge Alves to serve as the backup, as he did against the Lightning last week.