BRETT PESCE NEWS

Hurricanes avoid major injury for DeAngelo and close in on getting Pesce back for Rangers series

The Carolina Hurricanes have avoided a major injury concern for defenseman Tony DeAngelo while veteran blue-liner Brett Pesce is nearing a return from a lower-body injury

MAY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Might play in second round Pesce (lower body) is no longer using a walking boot and might be able to return during Carolina's upcoming second-round series against the Rangers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh N...

Impact Pesce had three goals, 13 points, 20 PIM, 25 hits and 113 blocks in 70 regular-season outings. The 29-year-old is likely to serve in a top-four capacity once he's healthy.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pesce's injury could mean a larger role for DeAngelo in the playoffs for the Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo could be set for a larger role given an injury to fellow blue-liner Brett Pesce

APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Hurricanes D Brett Pesce out 'couple weeks' Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce is expected to miss “a couple weeks at the least” due to a lower-body injury, the Raleigh News an...

APRIL 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Likely to miss rest of first round Pesce (lower body) isn't expected to return before the end of Carolina's first-round series against the Islanders, according to Chip Alexander and Luke DeCock of The New & Observer...

Impact Pesce sustained the injury during Monday's 5-3 win over New York. He had three goals, 13 points, 107 shots, 25 hits and 113 blocks in 70 regular-season contests. Tony DeAngelo is projected to draw into the lineup for Game 3 on Thursday due to Pesce's absence.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes' Brett Pesce expected to miss remainder of playoff series against Islanders Veteran defenseman suffered lower-body injury in Canes’ Game 2 win against Islanders on a non-contact play.

APRIL 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs

Defenses around the NHL playoffs have been depleted by existing and new injuries, from Tampa Bay’s Mikhail Sergachev and Colorado’s Samuel Girard being out long term to Carolina’s...

APRIL 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hurricanes lose defenseman Brett Pesce to lower-body injury in Monday's Game 2 win vs. Islanders

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour didn’t sound optimistic about the status of Brett Pesce after the defenseman exited Monday’s playoff win in the second period due to a low...

APRIL 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injured Monday Pesce (lower body) will not return to Monday's game against the Islanders.

Impact Pesce logged one shot on goal, two PIM and two blocked shots in 8:47 of ice time before suffering an injury Monday. The veteran blueliner tallied an assist with a plus-2 rating in Game 1 on Saturday. The team should have an update on his status before Thursday's Game 3 tilt.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Garners helper in Game 1 Pesce logged an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Islanders in Game 1.

Impact Pesce sat out two of the Hurricanes' last three regular-season games amid a run of one helper over 17 contests. The 29-year-old got off the schneid with an assist on Martin Necas' empty-netter. This was Pesce's worst scoring year as an NHLer with just 13 points over 70 appearances, but he remains defensively stable and in a top-four role to begin the playoffs.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Preparing for postseason Pesce (rest) was on the ice for practice ahead of Saturday's playoff matchup with the Islanders, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Pesce probably is still dealing with a minor injury considering he has sat out two of the Canes' last three contests. The blueliner hasn't scored a goal since mid-January, contributing zero goals and six assists over the last 36 contests. Given his limited offensive upside, Pesce is unlikely to offer much in the way of fantasy value for postseason contests.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Pesce (rest) will sit out Tuesday's regular-season finale against Columbus, per Walt Ruff.

Impact Pesce has generally skated in the top four this season, recording three goals and 10 assists to go along with 113 blocked shots through 70 games. Pesce will likely line up with Brett Burns on the No. 1 defensive pairing when the playoffs start.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Pesce (undisclosed) will suit up Sunday against Chicago, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Pesce will return after a brief one-game absence while dealing with a minor injury. After a career-high 30 points last season, the veteran blueliner has been held to 13 points through 69 games this season. He'll slot back into his usual top-four role Sunday.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Pesce (undisclosed) will not suit up Friday against the Blues, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Pesce appears to be dealing with a minor injury that could be more of a rest day than anything. The 29-year-old has been held to just one assist in his last 16 games, giving him 13 points in 69 games this season. He'll be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Chicago until more information is available.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in Thursday's win Pesce notched two assists while adding five shots on net, one blocked shot, one hit and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact It's his first multi-point performance since Jan. 13, snapping a slump that had seen Pesce manage only one assist over his prior 15 games. The 29-year-old blueliner had reliably delivered at least 25 points in each of the last three seasons, but his offensive contributions have cratered in 2023-24, and he's eked out only three goals and 10 points through 50 contests.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper Pesce notched an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Pesce helped out on an Andrei Svechnikov tally in the second period. The assist snapped Pesce's nine-game point drought, during which he had 18 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating. The 29-year-old has just eight points through 44 outings this season after recording 30 points in 2022-23. Pesce has added 70 shots on net, 75 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. Despite his drop in offense, he has maintained a top-four role for his defensive work.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Pesce (illness) returned to practice Monday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Pesce looks poised to rejoin the lineup ahead of Tuesday's clash with Dallas after having missed the last two games due to illness. The blueliner is currently mired in a seven-game pointless streak during which he recorded 11 shots, eight blocks and four hits while averaging 20:38 of ice time.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Pesce (illness) isn't available Saturday versus New Jersey, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

Impact Pesce was regarded as a game-time decision, but he didn't join the Hurricanes for the pregame warmups. He has three goals and seven points in 41 outings in 2023-24. With Pesce set to miss his second straight contest, Tony DeAngelo is projected to remain in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable status Saturday Pesce (illness) will be a game-time decision versus New Jersey on Saturday. Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Pesce missed Thursday's tilt versus the Avalanche. Pesce has regressed offensively this season, lighting the lamp on three occasions while adding four assists in 41 games. Check in close to puck drop to see if he is in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday Pesce (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Avalanche.

Impact Pesce will miss at least one contest while battling an illness. The 29-year-old has been a top-four fixture for the Hurricanes this season, but he has just two goals over his last 12 outings, and both tallies were in the same game. Look for Tony DeAngelo to dress Thursday, while Pesce is day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Devils.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rare two-goal game Pesce scored twice Saturday in a 3-2 overtime win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Pesce wired a wrist shot from the right circle early in the first period to open the scoring. And his second came 1:41 into overtime to seal the win. Pesce isn't known for his scoring - his last two-goal game came a year and day before against San Jose (Jan. 12, 2023). Pesce has three goals and four assists in 34 games this season. Enjoy the output, but don't count on him in fantasy.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Rare 2-goal night from Brett Pesce lifts Pens over Hurricanes Brett Pesce’s second goal of the game was the overtime winner as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday ni...

JANUARY 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brett Pesce scores in regulation and overtime in Hurricanes' 3-2 victory over Penguins

Brett Pesce scored his second goal of the game at 1:41 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night

JANUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to play Pesce (illness) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Senators, per the NHL media site.

Impact Pesce's presence in the lineup comes with a little bit of insurance on the back end, as Tony DeAngelo will also play as the seventh defensemen. Brendan Lemieux will be the Hurricanes' healthy scratch. Considering Pesce was questionable coming into the contest, it wouldn't be surprising for him to see fewer minutes in the contest.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Pesce (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Ottawa, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer.

Impact Pesce managed to take part in Tuesday's morning skate after missing practice Monday, which bodes well for his availability. He has earned one goal, one assist, 30 shots on net and 38 blocked shots in 19 outings this campaign. If Pesce can't play, Tony DeAngelo is available to serve as a replacement.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE