The Toronto Maple Leafs placed forward Max Pacioretty on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 18, the NHL team announced Wednesday.
The veteran forward has been sidelined with an upper-body injury after taking a puck to the side of the head.
Head coach Craig Berube says that there is no timeline for Pacioretty but it is longer than the initial day-to-day status.
In 32 games with the Leafs this season, the 36-year-old has five goals and seven assists.
Berube also confirms that Dennis Hildeby will start for the Leafs against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Berube said starter Joseph Woll has had a lot of work and "emotional games."
Toronto has also recalled Jacob Quillan from the AHL's Toronto Marlies.
The 22-year-old has played predominately as the Marlies' third-line centre, registering six goals and 15 points in 35 games.
The Dartmouth, N.S. native signed with the Leafs last season as a college free agent to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Quillan won the NCAA national championship in 2023 as a sophomore — beating out Matthew Knies' Minnesota Golden Gophers — with Quinnipiac after potting the overtime winner, also earning tournament MVP at the Frozen Four.
