Gardiner (back) won't play Tuesday against Nashville, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gardiner has evidently aggravated the injury that forced him to miss five straight games before returning to Sunday's matchup with Florida. At this point, there's no telling how long the 30-year-old rearguard will be sidelined. He's tallied seven points in 17 contests this campaign.