Carolina backup Eddie Lack, who returned from a concussion two weeks ago, has been diagnosed -- or, re-diagnosed -- with another concussion, the ‘Canes announced on Tuesday.
With Lack sidelined, the club has recalled goaltender Daniel Altshuller from AHL Charlotte.
Lack’s season has largely been derailed by concussions and post-concussion symptoms. He’s only appeared in five games for Carolina this year, the last of those coming on Nov. 10, and didn’t play at all since being activated off IR on Dec. 21.
As a result, Cam Ward has carried a remarkably heavy workload this season. The veteran netminder currently sits fifth in the NHL in starts, with 30.
Lack’s absence has also caused a bit of a stir with regards to Carolina’s depth chart in goal. Last week, the club was forced to dress 37-year-old equipment manager Jorge Alves for a game against Tampa Bay.