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Pesce's injury could mean a larger role for DeAngelo in the playoffs for the Hurricanes

Apr. 24, 2024 16:22 PM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Tony DeAngelo found himself playing a reduced role in his second stint with the Carolina Hurricanes amid a deep roster of defensemen. He could be headed for a larger role in the NHL playoffs with veteran Brett Pesce sidelined by injury. DeAngelo worked in a...

Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs

Apr. 23, 2024 16:36 PM EDT

Deep NHL playoff runs Jason Demers went on during his playing career usually ended the same way. “The injuries just accumulated too much,” he said. “And then you’re just not playing at 100%.” That attrition is already showing early in the first round this...

Hurricanes lose defenseman Brett Pesce to lower-body injury in Monday's Game 2 win vs. Islanders

Apr. 23, 2024 00:04 AM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour didn't sound optimistic about the status of Brett Pesce after the defenseman exited Monday's playoff win in the second period due to a lower-body injury. Pesce appeared to be curling back on the ice when he came up...