Florida Panthers News

Bennett (upper body) will miss at least a week due to injury.

Bennet took a puck to the hand and exited Tuesday's 3-2 game-two victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning after playing only 7:42 time-on-ice. Despite leaving early in the second period, Bennet still managed to end game two with a two-point effort, scoring one goal and one assist.

Sam Bennett
Bobrovsky will start Game 2 vs. the Lightning.

After a 3-2 victory in game one, the Panthers will turn to Bobrovsky between the pipes again. The veteran netminder was solid in game one, despite not being overly tested, saving 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%) in the victory. The Panthers enter game two as -170 home favourites against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Ekblad (undisclosed) will play in Game 1 vs. the Lightning.

Ekblad did not play the final six games of the season for the Panthers due to an undisclosed injury but will be ready for game one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Ekblad has seen a decrease in offensive productivity the last few years but is still a major part of the Panthers' blue line. He had 18 points (4G / 14A) in 51 games this season.

Aaron Ekblad
Megna will draw back into the Blackhawks' lineup on Tuesday in Vegas.

Ethan Del Mastro will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights, allowing Megna to make his return from a one-game absence. Megna has two points (0G / 2A), 51 hits, and 83 blocks in 42 games this season.

Jaycob Megna
Ekblad (undisclosed) will be ready for Game 1 of Florida's opening playoff series.

Ekblad has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on April 2nd but will be ready for the start of the playoffs. Ekblad has seen a decrease in offensive productivity the last few years but is still a major part of the Panthers' blue line. He has 18 points (4G / 14A) in 51 games this season.

Aaron Ekblad
Verhaeghe (upper body) will return to Florida's lineup on Tuesday vs. Toronto.

Verhaeghe will return to the lineup sooner than anticipated and play on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Before his injury, Verhaeghe scored 71 points (34G / 37A) in 75 games and was on pace to set a career-high in points.

Carter Verhaeghe
Barkov (stiffness) is a game-time decision on Tuesday vs. Toronto.

Barkov's status for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs will be determined closer to puck drop. The elite forward has been terrific lately, collecting 12 points (5G / 7A) in his last 10 games, being held off the scoresheet only once.

Aleksander Barkov
Nosek (undisclosed) is expected to return on Monday vs. New York.

Nosek did not play the last two games due to an undisclosed injury but will draw back into the lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders. Nosek has six points (2G / 4A) in 35 games this season while averaging 11:42 time-on-ice.

Tomas Nosek
Bobrovsky will start Thursday vs. the Blue Jackets.

The Panthers have outscored their opposition 10-3 in their last three games (2-0-1) and will turn to Bobrovsky in the crease on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Bobrovsky suffered an overtime loss in his last outing, losing 3-2 to the Boston Bruins while allowing three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%). The Panthers enter action as enormous -413 home favourites.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Bobrovsky is expected to start Thursday vs. the Blue Jackets.

The Panthers have outscored their opposition 10-3 in their last three games (2-0-1) and will turn to Bobrovsky in the crease on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Bobrovsky suffered an overtime loss in his last outing, losing 3-2 to the Boston Bruins while allowing three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%). The Panthers enter action as enormous -413 home favourites.

Sergei Bobrovsky
19+ | Please play responsibly! | Terms and Conditions apply