Barkov left Monday's game vs. the Lightning and was unable to practice on Tuesday or Wednesday. Head coach Paul Maurice called Barkov a game-time decision. He said he will skate on Thursday morning, and they will reassess from there.
Barkov left Monday's game after blocking a shot midway through the second period and did not return. Postgame, head coach Paul Maurice said that "everything's fine" and that there's a "good chance" that Barkov will play Thursday vs. the Sharks.
Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) in his previous full start as he was defeated by Toronto in that game. The 34-year-old has been fighting game by game to bring his save percentage above .900 but still has a .897 SV%, 3.24 GAA and 12-13-2 record on the season. He takes on the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have won their last three games and are fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.63).
Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) in his previous full start as he was defeated by Toronto in that game. The 34-year-old has been fighting game by game to bring his save percentage above .900 but still has a .897 SV%, 3.24 GAA and 12-13-2 record on the season. He takes on the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have won their last three games and are fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.63).
Bennett missed the Panthers' previous game due to a hand injury but is expected to be back in the Panthers' lineup Friday as they take on Los Angeles. The 26-year-old has 11 goals, 19 assists, 145 SOG, 48 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 49 games prior to his injury.
Bennett suffered a lower-body injury in Monday's loss in New York. He returned to the game briefly in the second period before retiring for the night. Head coach Paul Maurice said he won't be available to play for Tuesday's game because the Panthers don't want this to turn into something long-term.
Bjornfot has one assist and seven SOG through five games this season but will be a healthy scratch Tuesday as Alexander Edler returns to the lineup. The 21-year-old has only played one game for the Kings since Dec. 13th and will be hoping to be back in the lineup soon.
Bennett suffered a lower-body injury in Monday's loss in New York. He returned to the game briefly in the second period before retiring for the night. Head coach Paul Maurice said he doesn't expect him to be available for Tuesday's game because the Panthers don't want this to turn into something long-term. Still, he said there's a chance he could play, so consider him a game-time decision in Pittsburgh.
Ekblad gave the Panthers yet another injury scare as he left their previous game after just three shifts and 1:50 TOI due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old will play Monday after skating with the team earlier in the day, and will be hoping to add to his seven goals, 13 assists, 97 SOG and 40 PIMs he has collected through 37 games this season.
Bennett left the Panthers' previous game vs. Minnesota after just 11 shifts and 9:14 TOI due to an upper-body injury but will play Monday after being a game-time decision. The 26-year-old has 11 goals, 19 assists, 144 SOG, 48 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 48 games this season.
Petry appears set to return to the Penguins lineup on Friday, most likely replacing Mark Friedman in the lineup and quarterbacking the Penguins' top power-play unit. Petry has picked up 12 points (3G / 9A) in 28 games this season.
Tarasov was 2-9-1 with a 3.28 GAA and .908 SV% but has been re-assigned to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL). Tarasov will be looking to improve on his ugly AHL stats with his return, as he had a 2-2-0 record, .850 SV% and 4.29 GAA prior to his promotion to Columbus.
Petry took part in the morning skate and quarterbacked the top power-play unit but said he'll have to see how he responds after the skate. Petry, who has 12 points (3G / 9A) in 28 games this season, would be a really nice fantasy asset in the short-term with Kris Letang still sidelined.
Nosek missed the Bruins' game Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury but will draw back into the lineup Thursday as they take on the New York Islanders. The veteran 30-year-old has three goals, five assists, and 34 PIMs through 41 games this season.
