The Panthers have placed Sam Reinhart on the COVID-19 protocol list.
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Markstrom led the Flames onto the ice for warmups.
Eller (illness) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play Sunday.
Bennett (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. Montreal.
Bennett is "doing better" and expected to play on Saturday.
Bennett was a surprise scratch on Thursday but is supposed to play Saturday vs. Montreal. Bennett had an assist vs. the Rangers in the Panthers' first game back and has 15 points (9G / 6A) in 25 games this season.
Eller will not play Friday due to a non-COVID illness.
Bennett (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Thursday.
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Markstrom will start Thursday in Seattle.
Fitzgerald has been promoted to the Sabres roster and is expected to be in the lineup on Wednesday.
Jacob Bryson was added to the COVID-19 protocol list this morning, so he'll suit up for his second straight game on Wednesday. Fitzgerald had one assist and two shots on goal in 16:42 TOI in Pittsburgh on December 17th.
Barkov (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Wednesday's game.
Barkov has missed the Panthers' last four games and 12 of the last 13 but was on the ice for Monday's practice and is expected to play Wednesday. Barkov has scored 10 goals with eight assists (18 points) in 16 games this season.
The Panthers placed Eetu Luostarinen on the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday.
The Panthers placed four new players in COVID-19 protocol on Sunday, the same day that they activated eight players from the list. Mason Marchment appears close to returning from injury and would replace Luostarinen on Wednesday.
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Schmid led the Devils onto the ice for warmups.
The Panthers recalled Cole Schwindt from Charlotte (AHL).
Ekblad has been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list.
Verhaeghe was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Wednesday.
Verhaeghe is one of five Panthers that entered COVID-19 protocol this week, putting Thursday's game vs. the Kings in jeopardy.
Gudas was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Wednesday.
Gudas is one of five Panthers that entered COVID-19 protocol this week, putting Thursday's game vs. the Kings in jeopardy.
Bennett was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Wednesday.
Bennett is one of five Panthers that entered COVID-19 protocol this week, putting Thursday's game vs. the Kings in jeopardy.
The Flames have added Jacob Markstrom to the COVID-19 protocol list.
The COVID-19 outbreak in Calgary continues as seven more players were added to the protocol list, including Markstrom. That brings the total to 16 players.
Forsling will miss Tuesday's game with a non-COVID illness.
Marchand has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list.
