Andrei Svechnikov is out indefinitely for the Carolina Hurricanes with a right knee injury, the team announced Monday.
The forward was injured during a 4-0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, when he played 17:01. He has 55 points (23 goals, 32 assists) in 64 games this season.
Svechnikov did not play in a 3-0 loss at the New Jersey Devils on Sunday.
“Andrei had an MRI on Monday afternoon, and had a consultation with our team doctors,” Carolina general manager Don Waddell said in a statement. “In the interest of being thorough, we are continuing to gather information along with Andrei to make the best decision for his health. We will provide further information after a decision is made.”
The Hurricanes (43-14-8) are tied with the Devils for first place in the Metropolitan Division and host the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday (7 p.m. ET; BSSO, TSN3, ESPN+, SN NOW). Carolina, which has scored one goal in its past three games, has played one fewer game than New Jersey.
A first-round pick by the Hurricanes (No. 2) at the 2018 NHL Draft, Svechnikov has 264 points (112 goals, 252 assists) in 347 regular-season games and 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists) in 40 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
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