Charles Alexis Legault Returns from Injury, Reassigned to AHL Chicago

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Charles Alexis Legault has been activated off injured reserve and reassigned to the AHL Chicago Wolves, returning to the ice a week before his projected three-month recovery timeline. Legault suffered a gruesome hand injury from a skate blade on November 9, requiring surgery. He played eight games with the Hurricanes this season, scoring his first NHL goal, and will now boost the Wolves' playoff hopes.