Pesce (lower body) is no longer using a walking boot and might be able to return during Carolina's upcoming second-round series against the Rangers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports Wednesday.

Pesce (lower body) isn't expected to return before the end of Carolina's first-round series against the Islanders, according to Chip Alexander and Luke DeCock of The New & Observer on Wednesday.

Pesce (lower body) will not return to Monday's game against the Islanders.

Pesce (rest) was on the ice for practice ahead of Saturday's playoff matchup with the Islanders, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Pesce (rest) will sit out Tuesday's regular-season finale against Columbus, per Walt Ruff.

Pesce (undisclosed) will suit up Sunday against Chicago, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Pesce (undisclosed) will not suit up Friday against the Blues, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Pesce notched two assists while adding five shots on net, one blocked shot, one hit and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Pesce (illness) returned to practice Monday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Pesce (illness) isn't available Saturday versus New Jersey, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.