Bennett (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Thursday.
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Bobrovsky will start Wednesday vs. the Rangers.
The Penguins added Evan Rodrigues to the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday (Dec.26).
Rodrigues was the only Penguins' player added to the protocol list on Sunday but five more joined him on Monday and it was also announced that Jason Zucker will be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury. As of now, the Penguins are scheduled to play on Thursday.
Barkov (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Wednesday's game.
Barkov has missed the Panthers' last four games and 12 of the last 13 but was on the ice for Monday's practice and is expected to play Wednesday. Barkov has scored 10 goals with eight assists (18 points) in 16 games this season.
The Panthers placed Eetu Luostarinen on the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday.
The Panthers placed four new players in COVID-19 protocol on Sunday, the same day that they activated eight players from the list. Mason Marchment appears close to returning from injury and would replace Luostarinen on Wednesday.
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Vanecek led the Capitals onto the ice for warmups.
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Vanecek was the first goalie off of the ice at the Capitals morning skate.
Puljujarvi has been added to COVID-19 protocol.
Puljujarvi will not be available for Saturday's game in Seattle and will likely be out until after the Christmas break. Seth Griffith is expected to draw into the lineup with Puljujarvi out.
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Vanecek will start Friday in Winnipeg.
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Bobrovsky led the Panthers onto the ice for warmups.
Boqvist has been placed in COVID-19 protocol.
The Panthers recalled Matt Kiersted from Charlotte (AHL).
Ekblad has been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list.
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Bobrovsky was in the starter's crease at the Panthers morning skate.
Verhaeghe was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Wednesday.
Verhaeghe is one of five Panthers that entered COVID-19 protocol this week, putting Thursday's game vs. the Kings in jeopardy.
Bennett was added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Wednesday.
Bennett is one of five Panthers that entered COVID-19 protocol this week, putting Thursday's game vs. the Kings in jeopardy.
Forsling will miss Tuesday's game with a non-COVID illness.
Marchand has been added to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Forsling (illness) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Forsling is dealing with a non-COVID illness and is questionable to play Tuesday vs. the Senators. Lucas Carlsson will replace Forsling on the blueline if he is unavailable.
The Panthers have recalled Aleksi Heponiemi from Charlotte (AHL).
With Ryan Lomberg going on the COVID-19 protocol list, Heponiemi has been recalled and will make his season debut if he makes it to Florida in time. Heponiemi has four goals and nine assists (13 points) in 21 AHL games this season.
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