Carolina Hurricanes
Injury Report 2025-26
Full Carolina Hurricanes injury report for the 2025-26 NHL season. Player status, injury comment, and estimated return dates — updated daily.
Carolina Hurricanes Injury Report — 17 Players
| Player | Pos | Status | Comment | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Nikishin | D | Day-To-Day | Apr 26: Nikishin was officially diagnosed with a concussion suffered during Saturday's 4-2 win over the Senators, the Hurricanes announced Sunday. | May 3 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 20 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | Day-To-Day | May 8: Eriksson EK (lower body) hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's Game 3 clash with Colorado, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. | May 9 |
| Joel Kiviranta | LW | Day-To-Day | — | May 3 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | Day-To-Day | — | May 9 |
| Josh Manson | D | Day-To-Day | — | May 9 |
| Mats Zuccarello | RW | Day-To-Day | Apr 22: Zuccarello (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Game 3 versus Dallas on Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. | Apr 22 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | Day-To-Day | — | Apr 18 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | LW | Day-To-Day | — | May 1 |
| Noah Dobson | D | Day-To-Day | — | May 3 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | Day-To-Day | Apr 22: Trenin (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's Game 3 against the Stars. | Apr 22 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | Day-To-Day | — | May 9 |
| Brett Pesce | D | Injured Reserve | Apr 13: ir-lt | Sep 15 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | Injured Reserve | Apr 13: Draisaitl (lower body) participated in Monday's morning skate and should return to the lineup sometime in the opening round of the playoffs, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports. | Apr 20 |
| Ryan Ellis | D | Injured Reserve | Jan 8: Ellis (back) and his contract have been traded to Chicago from San Jose, along with Jake Furlong and a 2028 fourth-round pick in exchange for Laurent Brossoit, Nolan Allan and a 2028 seventh-round pick Thursday. | Jul 1 |
| Shea Weber | D | Injured Reserve | Sep 30: ir-lt | Jul 1 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | Injured Reserve | May 4: Seguin (knee) expects to be available for the start of training camp in the fall, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports Monday. | Sep 15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is injured on the Carolina Hurricanes right now?
The Carolina Hurricanes currently have 17 players on the injury report: Alexander Nikishin (Day-To-Day), Jason Dickinson (Day-To-Day), Joel Eriksson Ek (Day-To-Day), Joel Kiviranta (Day-To-Day), Jonas Brodin (Day-To-Day), Josh Manson (Day-To-Day), Mats Zuccarello (Day-To-Day), Miro Heiskanen (Day-To-Day), Nikolaj Ehlers (Day-To-Day), Noah Dobson (Day-To-Day), Yakov Trenin (Day-To-Day), Zach Bogosian (Day-To-Day), Brett Pesce (Injured Reserve), Leon Draisaitl (Injured Reserve), Ryan Ellis (Injured Reserve), Shea Weber (Injured Reserve), Tyler Seguin (Injured Reserve). Full details are in the table above.
Which Carolina Hurricanes players are out or on IR?
No Carolina Hurricanes players are currently listed as Out or on IR.
What do injury designations mean for the Carolina Hurricanes?
IR (Injured Reserve) means a player is ineligible to play for at least 7 days. IR-LTI (Long-Term Injured Reserve) means 24+ days and 10+ games missed — the team gets cap relief. "Out" means the player will not dress for an upcoming game. "Day-to-Day" means the status is evaluated each day. All Carolina Hurricanes injury statuses are updated daily on SportBusy.
How does the Carolina Hurricanes injury report affect fantasy hockey?
Injuries on the Carolina Hurricanes directly impact fantasy value — when a top-line forward or starting goalie is out, their backup sees more ice time and becomes a pick-up target. Monitor the Carolina Hurricanes roster alongside this injury report to identify who fills in. Status can change daily, so check before your lineup locks.
How does the Carolina Hurricanes injury report affect NHL betting lines?
A key Carolina Hurricanes player being listed as Out or on IR can shift the puck line, moneyline, and totals. When a starting goalie is ruled out, odds shift significantly. Books adjust lines once official designations are posted. Always verify the latest Carolina Hurricanes injury report before betting on their games.
What conference is the Carolina Hurricanes in?
The Carolina Hurricanes compete in the Metropolitan Conference in the NHL.