Aho (upper body) isn't available for Thursday's contest against Seattle, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Aho will miss his second straight game. He was off to a great start before suffering an upper-body injury, scoring a goal and three points in three outings. His next chance to return will be Saturday versus Colorado.

Aho (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Aho saw 21:39 of ice time in Sunday's game versus the Ducks, so it's unclear when he was injured. The 26-year-old's absence means the Hurricanes will either have to dress seven defensemen or play a man short in this contest. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game in Seattle.

Aho scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, logged two PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-5 shootout win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Both of Aho's points came shorthanded. His goal was his 17th career shorthanded tally, setting a franchise record. All three of his points through two games this season have come in special-teams situations. He's also produced five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating while continuing to lead the way in all situations for the Hurricanes.

Aho signed an eight-year, $78 million contract extension with Carolina on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Aho has one season left on his existing five-year, $42.295 million deal, so he's now locked up through the 2031-32 campaign. The 26-year-old forward had 36 goals and 67 points in 75 outings last season. That campaign marked the fourth time in five years in which Aho had recorded at least 30 goals. He should continue to be one of Carolina's top offensive weapons through the life of this new contract.

Aho posted an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Aho has an assist in each of the last two games, but he's gone four contests without a goal for his longest scoring drought since March. He set up a Jalen Chatfield tally in the first period of Saturday's game. Aho is up to 12 points, 32 shots on net, 21 hits, eight PIM and a plus-6 rating through 13 playoff outings.

Aho notched a power-play assist and six shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 quadruple-overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Aho failed to get on the scoresheet in the last two games of the second round, but he snapped the mini-skid when he set up Seth Jarvis' first-period marker. Through 12 playoff outings, Aho has been quietly effective with five goals and six assists, including three power-play points. The star center has added 30 shots on net, 19 hits and a plus-5 rating in a top-line role.

Aho scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Aho left the game briefly early in the second period after he was hit in the face with a loose puck. He'd return later in the frame and scored a goal midway through the third to cut Carolina's deficit to 3-2. It's Aho's third goal and sixth point through five games in the series. The 25-year-old forward posted 67 points (36 goals, 31 assists) in 75 regular-season contests.

Aho collected a goal and two assists Sunday, with one helper coming on the power play, during a 5-2 win over the Islanders in Game 4 of the Hurricanes' first-round series.

EDGE Analysis

He had a hand in three straight goals in the second and third periods to give Carolina a 4-0 lead, with Aho's tally midway through the second proving to be the game-winner. The 25-year-old has found the scoresheet in three of four games to begin the playoffs, racking up two goals and five points, and he'll lead his team into Game 5 on Tuesday with a chance to advance to the second round on the line.

Aho scored a goal on his lone shot in Monday's 2-1 win over the Islanders in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Aho opened the scoring with a power-play goal early in the first period, one-timing a Brent Burns feed from the circle. The 25-year-old Aho will be counted on to drive Carolina's offense as they look to make another deep postseason run. He finished the regular season with 36 goals and 31 assists in 75 games.

Aho notched a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

After setting up Brent Burns for the game's first tally midway through the first period, Aho closed the books on the scoring with an empty-netter late in the third. It's the first multi-point performance since March 25 for the 25-year-old, and Aho wraps up the regular season with 36 goals and 67 points through 75 games.