Hurricanes' Svechnikov likely out remainder of Bruins series

The Hurricanes are hoping for the best after Andrei Svechnikov was injured during Saturday's Game 3 against the Bruins, but things don't sound good. John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov likely out remainder of Bruins series

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 8/16/20

The Carolina Hurricanes are hoping for the best after Andrei Svechnikov was helped off the ice late in the third period during Saturday's Game 3 against the Boston Bruins, but things don't sound good.

Svechnikov got tangled up with Bruins captain Zdeno Chara in the offensive zone and went down awkwardly, possibly sustaining a leg injury on the play.

Awful looking injury for Andrei Svechnikov pic.twitter.com/0FyRaureAJ
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) August 15, 2020

Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour provided an update on Svechnikov’s situation on Sunday, and he admitted it’s “highly doubtful” that the winger returns for the playoffs, according to The Athletic’s Sara Civian.

Rod Brind’Amour says he “highly doubts” Svechnikov will be back for the playoffs but he doesn’t have an official update yet. Was getting MRI.
— Sara Civ (@SaraCivian) August 16, 2020

Svechnikov has been one of Carolina's best players this postseason. While the 20-year-old didn't record a point in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Boston, he has seven points (four goals, three assists) in six games in the NHL's Toronto bubble.

Against the Bruins, Svechnikov has two points (one goal, one assist) through three games.

Boston and Carolina don't meet again until Game 4 on Monday at 8 p.m. ET.

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