Pesce's injury could mean a larger role for DeAngelo in the playoffs for the Hurricanes
by The Washington Times
The Washington Times— 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.
The Athletic—Monday’s NBA playoffs takeaways: Kristaps Porziņģis exits with injury, Denver and OKC advance. By Jay King, Jared Weiss, Manny Navarro, Tony Jones, Will Guillory and John Hollinger Though the took care of business on the road, defeating the 102-88 on Monday, they also received a scare when immediately called for a sub after tweaking his right calf late in the second quarter. While he limped off the court and into the locker room area, the frustration on his face was evident, prompting fear he had suffered a serious injury. When the Celtics ruled him doubtful to return to Game 4, that...
AOL.com—Hurricanes lose defenseman Brett Pesce to lower-body injury in Monday's Game 2 win vs. Islanders. 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 hobbled in a non-contact situation. Brind'Amour said Pesce would be further evaluated Tuesday, calling the injury “the big negative of tonight for sure.”
Yahoo Sports—Hurricanes lose defenseman Brett Pesce to lower-body injury in Monday's Game 2 win vs. Islanders. 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 hobbled in a non-contact situation. Brind'Amour said Pesce would be further evaluated Tuesday, calling the injury “the big negative of tonight for sure.”