Barkov spent Saturday's win vs. Buffalo in the press box for rest-related purposes but is expected to draw back into the Panthers' lineup on Monday vs. New York. The 29-year-old has found himself in and out of Florida's lineup throughout the season but has still posted a productive 20 goals, and 69 points in 66 games played this season.

With Boston out of the playoff picture this season, they have decided to give a youth a chance for their remaining few games and have recalled Frederic Brunet from Providence (AHL). The 21-year-old defenseman was Boston's 2022 5th round pick (132nd overall) and spent the entire season with Providence where he picked up five goals and 24 points in 68 games played.

Demidov was selected No.5 overall in last summer's NHL Draft and was fantastic in the KHL this season. The 19-year-old led St. Petersburg SKA with 49 points (19G / 30A) in 65 games. Demidov should make an instant impact in the Canadiens' middle-6 and should be added immediately in keeper/dynasty leagues.

The Panthers lineup rotation will continue with Marchand being one of a Samoskevich of skaters that will rest on Monday. Tomas Nosek will draw back into the Panthers' lineup to replace him.

The Panthers lineup rotation will continue with Luostarinen being one of a handful of skaters that will rest on Monday. Sam Bennett will draw back into the Panthers' lineup to replace him.

The Panthers lineup rotation will continue with Lundell being one of a handful of skaters that will rest on Monday. Aleksander Barkov will draw back into the Panthers' lineup to replace him.

The Panthers lineup rotation will continue with Marchand being one of a handful of skaters that will rest on Monday. Sam Reinhart will draw back into the Panthers' lineup to replace him.