Florida Panthers News

Entwistle has two goals and one assist in 12 games with the Blackhawks this season. During his brief stint in the AHL, he picked up one assist in two games. Entwistle skated on the Blackhawks' second line with Jonathan Toews and Brandon Hagel on Monday.

As a result of the move, Barkov will be forced to miss Tuesday's game but is eligible to be activated for Thursday's game vs. the Kings. Barkov was placed on IR to open up a roster spot for them to claim Jonas Johansson off of waivers from Colorado.

Driedger has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury but will dress Saturday vs. the Blue Jackets. The Kraken have a back-to-back next Tuesday/Wednesday, so look for Driedger to get one of those two games.

Nosek will likely miss all three games on the Bruins' Western Canadian road trip due to a non-COVID illness. With Nosek out, Curtis Lazar will likely shift back to centre on the fourth line.

Forsling has missed the last three games with an undisclosed ailment but will play Tuesday in St. Louis. Forsling had a really nice start to the season, picking up 12 assists in his first 21 games.

Barkov has missed the last eight games with a knee injury but will play Tuesday in St. Louis. Barkov, who has 17 points (9G / 8A) in 15 games, will centre the top line with Carter Verhaeghe and Maxim Mamin on his wings.

Barkov took regular reps in Monday's practice and will travel with the team to St. Louis. The Panthers say Barkov could play as early as Tuesday--it would be his first game since November 16th. Barkov has nine goals and eight assists (17 points) in 15 games this season.

Driedger finished Monday's game in Buffalo, stopping 32 of 36 shots in the 7-4 win. Driedger had won two straight but landed on IR on Wednesday. Joey Daccord was called-up from Charlotte (AHL) to serve as Philipp Grubauer's backup.

With Gustav Forsling out week-to-week, Kiersted will be in the lineup on Tuesday and could get an extended run on the Panthers' blueline. The 23-year-old started the season in the AHL, scoring six points (2G / 4A) in 16 games. He has one assist in nine career NHL games.