"Carolina Hurricanes Face Setback as Key Defender Sidelined for the Season The Carolina Hurricanes' playoff hopes have suffered a significant blow as defenseman Dmitry Kulikov will miss the remainder of the season due to a broken finger. The injury is a major loss for the team, as Kulikov has been a vital contributor to the Hurricanes' blue line. With the NHL playoffs looming, the team will have to rely on other players to step up and fill the void left by Kulikov's absence. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes have called up Mikulas Hovorka and Ludvig Jansson from the minors in an effort to bolster their defensive corps."

Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is out for the season due to a broken finger while Mikulas Hovorka and Ludvig Jansson have been recalled.