Bobrovsky has strung together four straight wins, allowing only six combined goals and posting a sublime .941 SV%. It's a step in the right direction for the 36-year-old Bobrovsky, who has a 2.81 GAA and .896 SV% in 19 games this season (13-5-1). The Panthers enter Thursday's contest as -159 road favorites against a Vancouver Canucks club welcoming J.T. Miller (personal) back into the lineup.

Bobrovsky was away from the team for several games due to personal reasons but was excellent in his return to action on Saturday, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 2.93 GAA and .894 SV% in 18 games this season (12-5-1). The Panthers enter Tuesday's contest as -176 road favorites against a Seattle Kraken club averaging 4.2 goals over their last six games (3-3-0).

With Mark Stone returning from a lower-body injury, Schwindt will be a healthy scratch to accommodate his return. The 23-year-old Schwindt is averaging 9:55 time-on-ice and has six points (0G / 6A) in 24 games this season.

Elvis Merzlikins played the last seven games for the Blue Jackets, but they will revert to Tarasov on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old Tarasov has struggled this season, posting an ugly 4.04 GAA and .861 SV% in eight games (3-4-1). The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as sizeable +240 road underdogs against an Oilers club shutout 1-0 on Tuesday by the Vegas Golden Knights.

Bobrovsky will be away from the team for a second consecutive game but could return to the crease on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. Spencer Knight has served as the Panthers' netminder in Bobrovsky's absence, with Chris Driedger as the backup.

Petry has played 11 straight for the Red Wings but his status for Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins was up in the air due to a lower-body injury. The 36-year-old Petry is averaging 19:00 time-on-ice, recording three points (0G / 3A), 27 hits, and 36 blocks in 20 games.

Gadjovich has not played since November 27th but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 26-year-old Gadjovich is averaging 7:15 time-on-ice, recording one point (1G / 0A), 10 penalty minutes, and 38 hits in 12 games.

Petry has played 11 straight for the Red Wings but his status for Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins is up in the air due to a lower-body injury. The 36-year-old Petry is averaging 19:00 time-on-ice, recording three points (0G / 3A), 27 hits, and 36 blocks in 20 games.

Samoskevich was sent down to make room for Chris Driedger, who is projected to back up Spencer Knight in Pittsburgh on Tuesday as Sergei Bobrovsky did not travel with the team due to the impending birth of his child. Samoskevich is likely to be quickly recalled to the Panthers once Bobrovsky returns.

Bobrovsky is not expected to be available in Pittsburgh on Tuesday due to the impending birth of his child. Spencer Knight is projected to get the start in Bobrovsky's absence, and the team also recalled Chris Driedger from Charlotte (AHL) on Monday, presumably to back up Knight on Tuesday.

Petry has played 11 straight for the Red Wings but his status for Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins is up in the air due to a lower-body injury. The 36-year-old Petry is averaging 19:00 time-on-ice, recording three points (0G / 3A), 27 hits, and 36 blocks in 20 games.

Anton Lundell (upper body) will return to the Panthers lineup on Friday, resulting in Gadjovich being a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Gadjovich is averaging 7:15 time-on-ice and has one point (1G / 0A) in 12 games this season.

Jonah Gadjovich will be a healthy scratch on Friday, allowing Lundell to return from a one-game absence. The 23-year-old Lundell has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 22 games this season, pacing for a career-high, but has been held off the scoresheet in seven of his last eight.

Bobrovsky saved 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in his previous outing, helping the Panthers snap a four-game losing skid in a dominating 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 3.05 GAA and .889 SV% through 16 games this season (10-5-1), stats well below his career averages. The Panthers enter the action on Friday afternoon as +139 road underdogs against a Hurricanes club that has scored 14 goals in their previous three games (2-0-1).

Tarasov has not played since November 16th and will not suit on Friday due to an illness. The 25-year-old Tarasov has an ugly 4.04 GAA and .861 SV% in eight games this season (3-4-1). The Blue Jackets have recalled Jet Greaves from the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) on an emergency basis.