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Bobrovsky will start on Thursday vs. Nashville.

In their first game back in Florida after a two-game stint against the Dallas Stars in Finland as part of the NHL Global Series, the Panthers, riding a five-game winning streak, will turn to Bobrovsky between the pipes. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky hasn't been spectacular, posting a 3.08 GAA and .892 SV%, but has come up big when it's mattered most, translating to a solid 6-2-1 record. The Panthers enter the action on Thursday as -196 home favorites against a Nashville Predators club outscored 6-2 during a two-game losing streak.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Bobrovsky was the first goalie off the ice at Florida's morning skate.

In their first game back in Florida after a two-game stint against the Dallas Stars in Finland as part of the NHL Global Series, the Panthers, riding a five-game winning streak, will likely turn to Bobrovsky between the pipes. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky hasn't been spectacular, posting a 3.08 GAA and .892 SV%, but has come up big when it's mattered most, translating to a solid 6-2-1 record. The Panthers enter the action on Thursday as -196 home favorites against a Nashville Predators club outscored 6-2 during a two-game losing streak.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Florida has signed Gracyn Sawchyn to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Sawchyn was the 63rd overall pick of the Florida Panthers in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward, in his third season in the WHL, has started his 2024-25 campaign off strong, with 20 points (8G / 12A) in 12 games with the Edmonton Oil Kings.

Gracyn Sawchyn
Bobrovsky will start vs. Dallas on Friday in Finland.

In the front end of a back-to-back against the Dallas Stars as part of the NHL Global Series in Finald, the Panthers will turn to Bobrovsky between the pipes. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a pedestrian 2.97 GAA and .892 SV%. That said, Bobrovsky has been sensational against the Dallas Stars in his career, posting a 2.35 GAA and .924 SV% in 23 contests (18-2-2). The Panthers enter Friday's contest against the Stars as -118 favorites.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Bobrovsky will start on Monday in Buffalo.

In their final game before flying to Finland to meet the Dallas Stars for the NHL Global Series, the Panthers will turn the Bobrovsky between the pipes. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has had an inconsistent start to the 2024-25 season, posting a pedestrian 3.11 GAA and .886 SV% in seven games (4-2-1), but saved 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers in his last outing, his best performance of the season. The Panthers enter the action on Monday as -148 road favorites against a Buffalo Sabres club with 30 goals this season, tied for eighth-most in the NHL.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Barkov (lower-body) will return on Monday in Buffalo.

Barkov has missed the last eight games due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Monday in the Panthers final contest before heading to Finland for the NHL Global Series. The defending Stanley Cup Champions are off to a fine start to the 2024-25 season, posting a 6-3-1 record, but will be overjoyed to have their captain back in the lineup. Last season, Barkov had 80 points (23G / 57A) in 73 games.

Aleksander Barkov
Tarasov will start Saturday in Nashville.

Tarasov allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. It was an outstanding game for Tarasov, who will start his fourth straight game on Saturday. Tarasov has gone 3-1-0 with a 3.29 GAA and .888 SV% in four starts this season.

Daniil Tarasov
Barkov (lower-body) is out on Thursday but has a possibility to return on the weekend.

Barkov has missed the last six games due to a lower-body injury and will miss at least one more before a potential return to the lineup. The defending Stanley Cup Champions are off to a reasonable start to the 2024-25 season, posting a 4-3-1 record, but will be overjoyed to have their captain back in the lineup. Last season, Barkov had 80 points (23G / 57A) in 73 games.

Aleksander Barkov
Bobrovsky will start on Thursday in New York.

The Panthers will roll with Bobrovsky in the crease for the fourth straight game on Thursday against the New York Rangers. Bobrovsky has struggled out of the gate to start the 2024-25 season, posting a 3.47 GAA and .875 SV% in six outings (3-2-1), a trend that Panthers' fans hope will mirror last season's trajectory. Bobrovsky had a tremendous 2023-24 season but also started slow, posting a .899 SV% in his first five contests (2-3-0). The Panthers enter action on Thursday as +130 road underdogs against the Rangers, one of four clubs without a regulation loss (5-0-1).

Sergei Bobrovsky
Bobrovsky will start on Tuesday vs. Minnesota.

The Panthers will turn to Bobrovsky between the pipes for the third straight game and sixth time in eight contests to start the 2024-25 season. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a solid 3-1-1 record but is sporting an unspectacular 2.95 GAA and .896 SV%. Bobrovsky had a tremendous 2023-24 season but also started slow, posting a .899 SV% in his first five contests (2-3-0). The Panthers will welcome Matthew Tkachuk (illness) back into the lineup on Tuesday and enter the action against the Minnesota Wild as -147 home favorites.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Tkachuk (illness) will return on Tuesday vs. Minnesota.

Tkachuk has not played since the second game of the season on October 10th, missing five contests, but is on schedule for his targeted return date of October 22nd. Over the past three seasons, Tkachuk has been among the league leaders in the NHL, averaging 1.25 points per game. He has two points (0G / 2A) and seven shots on goal in two games this season and will reclaim his spot on the Panthers' top line and top powerplay unit.

Matthew Tkachuk
Tarasov will start on Tuesday vs. Toronto.

Elvis Merzlikins (upper body) is back with the Blue Jackets, but the team will turn to Tarasov between the pipes for a third straight game on Tuesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite a pedestrian 3.70 GAA and .875 SV%, Tarasov has been serviceable between the pipes for the Blue Jackets, helping them post a 2-1-0 record when he has been in goal. That said, the Blue Jackets enter action as sizeable +194 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs club that defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 last night.

Daniil Tarasov
Tarasov is in the starter's crease at the Blue Jackets morning skate.

Elvis Merzlikins (upper body) is back with the Blue Jackets, but the team will turn to Tarasov between the pipes for a third straight game on Tuesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite a pedestrian 3.70 GAA and .875 SV%, Tarasov has been serviceable between the pipes for the Blue Jackets, helping them post a 2-1-0 record when he has been in goal. That said, the Blue Jackets enter action as sizeable +194 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs club that defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 last night.

Daniil Tarasov
Tkachuk (illness) is expected to return on Tuesday vs. Minnesota.

Tkachuk has not played since the second game of the season on October 10th, missing five contests, but appears to be on schedule for his targeted return date of October 22nd. Over the past three seasons, Tkachuk has been among the league leaders in the NHL, averaging 1.25 points per game. He has two points (0G / 2A) and seven shots on goal in two games this season and will reclaim his spot on the Panthers' top line and top powerplay unit.

Matthew Tkachuk
Tkachuk (illness) returned to practice on Monday.

Tkachuk has not played since the second game of the season on October 10th, missing five contests, but appears to be on schedule for his targeted return date of October 22nd. Over the past three seasons, Tkachuk has been among the league leaders in the NHL, averaging 1.25 points per game. He has two points (0G / 2A) and seven shots on goal in two games this season.

Matthew Tkachuk