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RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo could be set for a larger role given an injury to fellow blue-liner Brett Pesce. Pesce went out in the second period of Game 2 against the New York Islanders with a lower-body injury. Coach Rod Brind'Amour says Pesce will "more than likely" miss the remainder of the first-round playoff series. DeAngelo has played sparingly behind Carolina's top six defensemen. But he worked with Brady Skjei in Pesce's spot during practice Wednesday. DeAngelo brings an offensive-minded presence. Carolina has a 2-0 series lead entering Thursday's road game against New York.
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