A key offensive player for the Carolina Hurricanes left Tuesday’s game early after sustaining an upper-body injury, missing his team’s 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals. The veteran forward, who has contributed three goals and five points this season, did not return to the ice following the incident at Lenovo Center. With limited details on the severity of the injury, fans and analysts will be watching to see how it impacts his availability moving forward. The setback comes as the Hurricanes look to maintain momentum in their current stretch.

Carolina Hurricanes veteran forward Taylor Hall, 34, who has three goals and five points this season, suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday night and did not return to his team's 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals at Lenovo Center.