Ekblad returned from a one-game absence in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club but his status for Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins remains up in the air. The 28-year-old Ekblad is averaging 23:32 time-on-ice, his highest total in four seasons, recording 20 points (2G / 18A), 55 blocks, and 59 hits in 41 games this season.

The Panthers will roll with Bobrovsky for a third straight game on Saturday when they host the Boston Bruins. Despite an unspectacular 4-3-0 record in his last seven games, Bobrovsky has been tremendous between the pipes for the Panthers, allowing three or fewer goals in each contest and posting a terrific .940 SV%. The 36-year-old netminder has a 2.69 GAA and .903 SV% in 28 games this season (18-9-1).

Tarasov has only played one game in the last month so he will spend some time in the AHL to get up to speed. In addition, Tarasov has struggled mightily in limited NHL action this season, posting a 4.23 GAA and .857 SV% in 10 games (3-6-1). Before this season, Tarasov was far more stable between the pipes, posting a 3.39 GAA and .905 SV% in 45 appearances (12-24-4). Columbus has recalled Jet Greaves in a corresponding move.

Ekblad exited Friday's 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins late in the third period and has not practiced since, but will return to the lineup on Wedndesday. The 28-year-old Ekblad is averaging 23:31 time-on-ice, his highest total in four seasons, recording 20 points (2G / 18A), 54 blocks, and 59 hits in 40 games this season.

Mikkola has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on December 23rd, missing five straight games, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 28-year-old Mikkola has 14 points (4G / 10A) in 36 games this season.

Ekblad exited Friday's 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins late in the third period and has not practiced since. The 28-year-old Ekblad is averaging 23:31 time-on-ice, his highest total in four seasons, recording 20 points (2G / 18A), 54 blocks, and 59 hits in 40 games this season.

Mikkola has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on December 23rd, missing five straight games, but could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 28-year-old Mikkola has 14 points (4G / 10A) in 36 games this season.

Bobrovsky has been stellar in consecutive losses (0-2-0), saving 68 of 72 shots (.944 SV%), but has failed to receive ample goal support from his teammates. He has a 2.76 GAA and .901 SV% in 27 games this season (17-9-1). The Panthers have scored two or fewer goals in four of their last six games (2-4-0) and enter Wednesday's contest as -129 road favorites against the Utah Hockey Club, losers of six of their last seven (1-4-2).

With Aaron Ekblad and Niko Mikkola both sidelined with undisclosed injuries, Bjornfot will get the opportunity to make his season debut on Monday against the Avalanche. Bjornfot has two goals and nine assists in 27 AHL games this season.

Mikkola has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on December 23rd, and will now miss his fifth straight game. The 28-year-old Mikkola has 14 points (4G / 10A) in 36 games this season.

Ekblad exited Friday's 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins late in the third period and has not practiced since. With Niko Mikkola (undisclosed) also sidelined Monday, the Panthers have recalled Tobias Bjornfot from the Charlotte Checkers (AHL), who is set to make his season debut.

The Panthers will return to Bobrovsky between the pipes on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. Bobrovsky was excellent in his previous outing, saving 37 of 39 shots (.949 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 2.78 GAA and .899 SV% in 26 games this season (17-8-1) but has been more impressive lately, allowing only 10 goals in his past five games (3-2-0), posting a stellar .936 SV%. The Panthers enter Monday's contest as +108 road underdogs against an Avalanche club that has scored four or more goals in six of their last seven (6-0-1).

Mikkola has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on December 23rd, missing the past four games. He could return to the lineup on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 28-year-old Mikkola has 14 points (4G / 10A) in 36 games this season.

Ekblad exited Friday's 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins late in the third period and has not practiced since, making his status for Monday's game against the Colorado Avalanche uncertain. With Niko Mikkola (undisclosed) also a game-time decision on Monday, the Panthers have recalled Tobias Bjornfot from the Charlotte Checkers (AHL).

With Aaron Ekblad and Niko Mikkola uncertain for Monday's game against the Colorado Avalanche due to an undisclosed injury, Florida has recalled Bjornfot from the Charlotte Checkers (AHL). The 23-year-old Bjornfot has spent most of the 2024-25 season in the AHL, tallying 11 points (2G / 9A) in 27 games with Charlotte.

The Panthers were shut out 4-0 in consecutive games last week but responded with a 5-3 win over the New York Rangers, in which Bobrovsky saved 33 of 36 shots (.917 SV%). The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, recording a 2.81 GAA and .896 SV% in 25 games (17-7-1). The Panthers enter Thursday's contest as -119 home favorites against a Carolina Hurricanes club coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Panthers have been outscored 8-0 in their last two games (0-2-0) and have been shut out in four of their last eight contests (4-4-0). They will turn to Bobrovsky between the pipes on Monday against the struggling New York Rangers. Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 28 shots (.893 SV%) in his most recent contest, a 4-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has a 2.80 GAA and .895 SV% in 24 games this season (16-7-1). The Panthers enter Monday's contest as -194 home favorites against a Rangers club that has been outscored 14-3 in their last three games (0-3-0).