Faulk (leg) won't play Friday, when the Hurricanes host the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Faulk missed Thursday's morning skate, which had put his status in doubt before he was officially ruled out Friday. Considering that Faulk is the points leader among Hurricanes defensemen with 15 goals and 19 assists, his absence makes a weak offense look even worse. Faulk will also be missed terribly on the power play as he's accounted for 20 percent of the team's points on the man advantage this season.