Hurricanes' Svechnikov out indefinitely with knee injury

Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov is out indefinitely with a knee injury, the team announced.

Svechnikov suffered the ailment Saturday against the Vegas Golden Knights.

The Hurricanes are awaiting a clear diagnosis from doctors before providing a timeline for his potential return. He underwent an MRI on Monday.

Svechnikov was unavailable for Sunday's loss to the New Jersey Devils, his first absence of the season. The 22-year-old has collected 55 points in 64 games this campaign while also chipping in 205 shots and 140 hits across 18 minutes per contest.

A long absence for Svechnikov would be a big blow for the Hurricanes' attack, which is already missing winger Max Pacioretty due to an Achilles injury.

Carolina is in pursuit of its second consecutive Metropolitan Division crown. The Hurricanes are currently tied with the Devils at 94 points but have a game in hand.

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