Hurricanes confirm the worst for Andrei Svechnikov

This just the Carolina Hurricanes have confirmed that star forward Andrei Svechnikov will be out of the team's lineup indefinitely with a knee injury. 

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman is reporting that Svechnikov has a torn ACL, but that the team is seeking a second opinion.

"Andrei had an MRI on Monday afternoon, and had a consultation with our team doctors," said GM Don Waddell in a prepared statement. "In the interest of being thorough, we are continuing to gather information along with Andrei to make the best decision for his health. We will provide further information after a decision is made."

Svechnikov, 22, ranks tied for the second among Hurricanes skaters in points this season (55) and is third on the team in goals (23) in 64 games played. Carolina's first-round selection, second overall, in the 2018 NHL Draft, Svechnikov has scored 112 goals and earned 152 assists (264 points) in 347 career NHL games with the Hurricanes.