Hurricanes' Brett Pesce: Misses third period Wednesday

Pesce (undisclosed) didn't play in the third period of Wednesday's game versus the Blackhawks. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour didn't have an update on the defenseman's status after the game, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

Pesce was initially injured in the second period and missed some time in that frame before returning, but he was out for all of the third. It's unclear what kind of injury the 26-year-old is dealing with, but he's a key part of the Hurricanes' defense. More information should surface before Saturday's game against the Panthers.