Florida Panthers News

The Panthers have won two straight and will turn to Bobrovsky between the pipes on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. Bobrovsky saved 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 2.66 GAA and .902 SV% in 39 games this season (24-13-2).

Tkachuk suffered an undisclosed injury as a member of USA's team in the 4-Nations Face Off. He saw limited ice-time in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Canada and will has been sidelined since. The 27-year-old Tkachuk has 57 points (22G / 35A) in 52 games this season. The team has not provided concrete details on his injury aside from them expecting him back in the lineup before the conclusion of the season.

The Panthers had Spencer Knight between the pipes in the previous outing, a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators, but will switch to Bobrovsky on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has been tremendous lately, posting a 1.74 GAA and .933 SV% in his previous seven games (5-2-0). The Panthers enter the action on Thursday as -125 home favorites against an Oilers squad amid a four-game losing skid.

Luostarinen did not play against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, tending to the birth of his child. The 26-year-old Luostarinen is averaging 15:17 time-on-ice and has 20 points (8G / 12A) in 58 games this season.

The Panthers had Spencer Knight between the pipes in the previous outing, a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators, but will likely switch to Bobrovsky on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has been tremendous lately, posting a 1.74 GAA and .933 SV% in his previous seven games (5-2-0). The Panthers enter the action on Thursday as -125 home favorites against an Oilers squad amid a four-game losing skid.

Sourdif made his season debut in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators, scoring his first career NHL goal in 9:27 time-on-ice, but has been reassigned to the Charlotte Checkers. The 22-year-old Sourdif was a third-round pick of the Panthers in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Sourdif was a third-round pick, 87th overall, of the Panthers in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old has yet to play an NHL game this season after making his debut in 2023-24, playing three games with the Panthers. He has 22 points (11G / 11A) in 29 games with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL) this season.

On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Sharks will turn to Vanecek between the pipes on Monday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 29-year-old Vanecek had a forgetful final outing before the break for the 4Nations Face Off, allowing eight goals on 34 shots (.765 SV%) in an 8-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. He has an ugly 4.01 GAA and .878 SV% in 16 appearances this season (3-9-2). The Sharks enter Monday's contest as significant +393 road underdogs against a Jets squad amid a nine-game winning streak.

Luostarinen will not play against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, as he and his wife are expecting a child. The 26-year-old Luostarinen is averaging 15:17 time-on-ice and has 20 points (8G / 12A) in 58 games this season.

The Jets opted to give Connor Hellebuyck some extra rest of the weekend, but he is expected to return to the crease on Monday, resulting in Kahkonen returning to the Manitoba Moose (AHL). The 28-year-old Kahkonen has a 3.34 GAA and .885 SV in 20 games with Manitoba this season (6-13-0).

Tkachuk suffered an undisclosed injury as a member of USA's team in the 4-Nations Face Off. He saw limited ice-time in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Canada and will has been sidelined since. The 27-year-old Tkachuk has 57 points (22G / 35A) in 52 games this season. The team has not provided concrete details on his injury aside from them expecting him back in the lineup before the conclusion of the season.

With Connor Hellebuyck remaining out due to rest from the Four Nations Tournament, Kaapo Kahkonen has been recalled from Manitoba (AHL) and is expected to back up Eric Comrie on Saturday. Kahkonen is expected to be returned to the minors once Hellebuyck returns to the team in Winnipeg on Monday.

Tkachuk suffered an undisclosed injury as a member of USA's team in the 4-Nations Face Off. He saw limited ice-time in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Canada and will be sidelined for Florida's return to action on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. The 27-year-old Tkachuk has 57 points (22G / 35A) in 52 games this season.

Samoskevich was sidelined for the Florida's final game before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off, and missed four of their last five, but will likely return to the lineup on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. The 22-year-old Samoskevich is averaging 11:42 time-on-ice and has 17 points (8G / 9A) in 48 games this season.

Sturm missed the final eight games before the 4Nations break but was a full participant in Tuesday's practice and is expected to play Sunday vs. the Flames. Sturm, who has played primarily in a bottom-6 role, has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 41 games this season.