Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov out indefinitely because of knee injury
The Carolina Hurricanes will be without All-Star forward Andrei Svechnikov indefinitely because of a knee injury, the team announced Monday night.
Don Waddell, the Canes’ president and general manager, said Svechnikov underwent an MRI on Monday and consulted with team doctors.
“In the interest of being thorough, we are continuing to gather information along with Andrei to make the best decision for his health,” Waddell said in a statement.
Svechnikov, 22, injured his right knee Saturday against the Vegas Golden Knights after checking the Knights’ Alec Martinez. He left the game in the second period but later returned and played in the third as the Canes lost 4-0.
Svechnikov is tied for second in points for the Canes this season with 55, scoring 23 goals and adding 32 assists. He represented the Hurricanes in the 2023 NHL All-Star Game, winning the fastest skater competition in his first All-Star appearance.
With Svechnikov out, the Canes on Monday recalled forward Jack Drury from the Chicago Wolves of the AHL.
The Canes, battling the New Jersey Devils for the Metropolitan Division lead, have had Svechnikov, defenseman Jalen Chatfield and goalie Antti Raanta recently go out with injuries.
Forward Max Pacioretty, obtained in the offseason, suffered a torn Achilles tendon before preseason camp, recovered to play five games for the Canes, then sustained a second tear that ended his season.
Svechnikov’s older brother, Evgeny, tore his right ACL in a 2018 preseason game while playing for the Detroit Red Wings. He’s now with the San Jose Sharks.
This story was originally published March 13, 2023 at 10:19 PM.
