Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Noah Hanifin has been diagnosed with a concussion and will be sidelined indefinitely, the team announced Monday.
Hanifin, 21, was injured in the third period of the 4-2 loss Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers at PNC Arena. He did not travel with the team to New York for Sunday's game against the Islanders, which the Canes won 4-3.
The Canes on Monday recalled forward Valentin Zykov from the Charlotte Checkers, their AHL affiliate, but did not call up a defenseman. Zykov , 22, leads the AHL in goals (32) and power-play goals (16).
Hanifin's 29 points this season — eight goals, 21 assists — are tied with Justin Faulk for the team high among defensemen.