RALEIGH, N.C. -- Florida forward Sam Reinhart left the team's 5-0 Game 2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night because of a lower-body injury and did not return.
Reinhart was shaken up late in the first period when he was hit by Carolina's Sebastian Aho as Reinhart carried the puck into the offensive zone. Aho hit Reinhart near the left knee, with the leg bending awkwardly.
Reinhart made his way back to the bench and was grimacing in pain before heading to the locker room.
Speaking after the game, Florida coach Paul Maurice said Reinhart would undergo testing Friday and that the team would have an update on his status Saturday.
Game 4 is Saturday night in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers now lead the best-of-seven series 2-0.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.