Florida Panthers News
Gadjovich suffers a hand injury while blocking a shot on Tuesday and will not play Thursday vs. the Flames. Jeffrey Viel will replace him in the Sharks' bottom-6.
Schmidt missed three games last week while in COVID-19 protocol but was back at practice on Monday and should be in the lineup on Wednesday. Schmidt has just seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 20 games.
Lundell has missed the last 11 games with a combination of a lower-body injury and illness but is set to play Saturday in New Jersey. Lundell will replace Joe Thornton in the lineup but it's unclear who he will skate with to start.
Lundell has missed the last 11 games with a combination of a lower-body injury and illness. The Panthers said that he will travel with the team to New Jersey and they are hopeful he will play against the Devils. Lundell tallied 14 goals with 24 assists (38 points) in 52 games before getting hurt.
Schmidt tested positive at the rink this morning and will not be available for Wednesday's game in Buffalo. He's also in danger of missing tomorrow's game in Toronto and Saturday's game vs. the Kings. In addition to Connor, Kyle Connor was also added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Wednesday.
Boqvist was a healthy scratch in Minnesota on Saturday but will replace Zach Werenski (upper-body) in the lineup on Tuesday. Boqvist has picked up 20 points (11G / 9A) in 41 games this season.
Lundell will miss his 10th straight game on Tuesday but was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate. Head coach Andrew Brunette said that if Lundell isn't back for Thursday, they are hopeful he will play in the back-to-back over the weekend.