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Hurricanes' Ehlers, Nikishin Injured Ahead of Second Round

4/29/2026

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Coach Rod Brind’Amour hopes winger Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin will be ready for the Eastern Conference second round.
Ehlers missed the series-clinching 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 4 because of a lower-body injury.
Nikishin was diagnosed with a concussion after a hit from Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven in Game 4.
If Nikishin remains unavailable, the Hurricanes can call on veteran defenseman Mike Reilly or recalled prospect Charles-Alexis Legault.

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Story summary

Coach Rod Brind’Amour hopes winger Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin will be ready for the Eastern Conference second round.
Ehlers missed the series-clinching 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 4 because of a lower-body injury.
Nikishin was diagnosed with a concussion after a hit from Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven in Game 4.
If Nikishin remains unavailable, the Hurricanes can call on veteran defenseman Mike Reilly or recalled prospect Charles-Alexis Legault.