Winnipeg Jets defenceman Toby Enstrom is out indefinitely, according to Sportsnet’s John Shannon.

Enstrom was on the receiving end of a vicious-looking hit from behind by Pittsburgh Penguins forward Tom Sestito during Wednesday night’s heated matchup.

The 32-year-old defenceman was hospitalized to check for facial fractures. Per Shannon, the team has not yet been able to determine the extent of the injury.

Sestito, who was called up prior to Wednesday’s game in Winnipeg, had a hearing on Thursday and was suspended four games for boarding.

Following the game, Jets coach Paul Maurice was asked about the Penguins’ decision to insert the agitator into the lineup.

“Well, he wasn’t called up to dangle,” he said.

“There’s no cost to them doing that,” he told reporters. “We’re going to lose a good defenceman for a while.”

Enstrom has one goal and 13 assists in 60 games this season.