Ponomarev was loaned to AHL Chicago on Sunday.
Ponomarev produced a goal and an assist in Friday's 6-2 win over the Capitals.
Ponomarev was summoned from AHL Chicago on Friday.
Ponomarev (knee) was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Thursday, according to Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.
Ponomarev (knee) is close to playing, coach Rod Brind'Amour told Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site on Wednesday.
Ponomarev (knee) is "still a ways away" from returning according to coach Rob Brind'Amour, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Ponomarev will miss some time with a knee injury, coach Rod Brind'Amour told Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal on Saturday.
Ponomarev was assigned to AHL Chicago on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Ponomarev signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Hurricanes on Tuesday.
Ponomarev was drafted 53rd overall by the Hurricanes at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft on Wednesday.