Tlusty was injured on a high hit by Jack Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson was suspended three games for the hit, but Tlusty was on the ice this morning, albeit in a no-contact jersey, but he said following the skate that he thinks he will play on Friday.

Tlusty was injured in the Hurricanes win over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Jack Johnson was slapped with a three-game suspension for the hit on Tlusty, but it looks like he will miss some time as a result of the big hit. Look for Jeff Skinner to move back into the top-6 with Tlusty out.

Tlusty was injured in the third period on a hit from Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson. He had no points in 16:08 TOI. The Hurricanes have battled injuries in the early part of the season, so they are hoping that the Tlusty's injury is not serious.

After a great 2012-13 season, Tlusty took a step back last season posting 16 goals and 14 assists (30 points) in 68 games. A lot of Hurricanes had a tough season, so they are going to take a chance on Tlusty for one more season. His fantasy value is higher when he is playing with Eric Staal, but that is not a guarantee heading into 2014-15.

Tlusty missed four games with a lower-body injury he suffered on March 31st. Tlusty will likely skate with Jordan Staal and Nathan Gerbe on Carolina's second line. He as 14 goals and 12 assists (26 points) in 65 games this season.

Tlusty missed Tuesday's game with an upper-body injury that he suffered on Sunday. Not skating this morning means that Tlusty will likely miss his second straight game.

Tlusty played just 10:32 while he is usually around 15. He has had a rough season compared to last seasons breakout campaign. However, since being pushed back onto the top line with Eric Staal, Tlusty has four goals and three assists in his last nine games. Monitor his status in pre-game warmups.

Tlusty missed the last two games, but will be back in tonight vs. Chicago. He has 12 goals and 10 assists in 59 games this season.

Tlusty will miss his second straight game, however the injury is not believed to be serious and he should be back within the week.

There was no word before the game that Tlusty was battling any sort of injury or illness, but something must be up. Nathan Gerbe will move up into his second line LW spot.

Tlusty, 25, has missed Carolina’s last eight games after undergoing an emergency appendectomy on December 24. He has scored six goals and earned four assists (10 points) in 36 games this season. Tlusty is in his seventh professional season and his fifth with the Hurricanes. He has scored 63 goals and earned 59 assists (122 points) in 313 career NHL regular-season games with Toronto and Carolina.

Tlusty was expected to miss two-to-three weeks after undergoing and emergency appendectomy on December 24. Tuesday would mark the three week point, so with his return to practice there is a good chance that he will be in the lineup on Monday. The appendectomy cost Tlusty nine games, but is looks like he will skate with Elias Lindholm and Radek Dvorak tomorrow vs. the Flames. He has followed his breakout season in 2012-13 with a dismal 10 points (6G / 4A) in 37 games this year.

Tlusty had a great season in 2012-13 but has struggled with just six goals and 10 points in 37 games this season. Zach Boychuk has been recalled with Tlusty expected to miss multiple weeks.

While we've been excited about the potential before, you couldn't ask for any better situation for him on this revamped Canes team.

Should Tlusty stay on Eric Staal's wing, the former 13th overall pick would be a nice sleeper next season.

Tlusty practicing on the top line is a good indication he will play this weekend. He scored 15 goals and 31 points in 68 games.

Tlusty was on a hot streak when he went down to injury. Doesn't look like he draws back into the lineup tonight.

Tlusty continues to take maintenance days before games. He has registered points in each of his last nine games.

Tlusty is expected to play tonight. Over his last eight games, the top-line winger has been red hot with four goals and nine points.

Tlusty also missed Monday's practice before playing that night. He is not expected to miss any time. Over his last eight games, the top-line winger has been red hot with four goals and nine points.