Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall left Tuesday night’s game with an upper-body injury and did not return, and coach Rod Brind’Amour did not sound optimistic afterward. “That doesn’t look good,” Brind’Amour said, offering the only update so far on the winger’s condition.
Hall logged 15:26 of ice time and finished with three shots on goal before exiting in the second period. Carolina defeated the Capitals 4-2 despite the injuries. No further details on how Hall was hurt have been released.
What The Hurricanes Said
Brind’Amour’s comment is the only word from Carolina on Hall’s status, and it came without a formal designation like day-to-day or injured reserve. The team has not released a diagnosis beyond classifying it as an upper-body injury, and no timeline for his return has been announced. Hall himself has not commented.
Who Steps In
Carolina already is dealing with another significant absence up front. Captain Jordan Staal is out with a torn calf muscle and is expected to miss one to two months. With Hall now banged up as well, the Hurricanes recalled forward Bradly Nadeau from AHL Chicago on Wednesday, giving Brind’Amour an extra body up front as the team sorts out its lineup without two key veterans.
Hall’s Season And Recent Form
Before Tuesday’s injury, Hall had been productive in the early going, posting three goals and five points through eight games this season. He carried strong postseason momentum into the year, having scored seven goals and 19 points in 19 Stanley Cup Playoff games for Carolina last season. The ESPN report on the game noted Hall had been a steady contributor before leaving in the second period, while the NHL.com status report detailed his ice time and shot total before the exit.
What’s Next
Carolina does not have another word on Hall’s availability beyond Brind’Amour’s postgame remark, and no further update has been scheduled. The Hurricanes are set to face the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, a game that will offer the first real indication of whether Hall is able to play.
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