If medically cleared, Sebastian Aho should back in the Carolina Hurricanes lineup Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators.
The forward took a big hit from Mark Giordano of the Calgary Flames in the Jan. 14 game at PNC Arena, suffering a concussion while also taking a knee-to-knee hit from Giordano. Aho, who was leading the Canes in goals and points, was favoring his left leg as he was helped off the ice.
But surgery was not required for the knee. Aho, 20, also had extra time to recover with the Canes going through their five-day NHL bye week, then the NHL All-Star Game break this past weekend, and missed just four games.