Florida Panthers News
Bennett missed Friday's game in Vancouver but will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game in Vancouver. Monitor his status as the Panthers hit the ice for warmups at 8:30 PM ET.
Forsling will come out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Edmonton and will be replaced by Lucas Carlsson.
Driedger started the last two games but will not be available for Monday's game vs. the Blackhawks. Antoine Bibeau is expected to join the Kraken and serve as Philipp Grubauer's backup.
Reinhart missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but will play on the top line on Tuesday. Reinhart was red-hot prior to landing in protocol, posting 14 points (5G / 9A) in his last 11 games.
Bennett was suspended for three games for an illegal hit to the head on Cedric Paquette on January 1st but is set to play Tuesday vs. the Canucks. Bennett, who has 11 goals and six assists (17 points) in 26 games, will centre the second line with Jonathan Huberdeau and Anthony Duclair on his wings.
Saturday will be Heponiemi's first game since December 16th, as he draws in to replace Patric Hornqvist (COVID-19 protocol) in the lineup. Heponiemi has yet to record a point in two games this season and has just two points (1G / 1A) in 11 career NHL games.