Things are going from bad to worse for the Carolina Hurricanes.
According to the team's website, defenceman Joe Corvo is expected to be sidelined 8-12 weeks after suffering a laceration to his right leg in Monday's game against the Washington Capitals.
Corvo collided with Capitals defenceman Karl Alzner in the first period and was inadvertently cut by Alzner's skate. He was transported to hospital and underwent surgery to repair the damage immediately.
He will be placed on injured reserve on Tuesday.
In 27 games this season, Corvo has four goals and eight assists for 12 points and a -10 rating.
Currently, the Hurricanes are last in the league with 15 points in 27 games.