The Panthers have been regularly resting players leading up to the playoffs, a trend that continues on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings with Verheage getting the night off for maintenance. The 29-year-old Verheaghe is averaging 17:52 time-on-ice and has 49 points (18G / 31A) in 78 games this season.
Bobrovsky saved 17 of 18 shots in a 3-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, and he will return to the crease on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 2.42 GAA and .907 SV% in 52 games this season (32-18-2). The Panthers suddenly find themselves trying to secure third place in the Atlantic division, fighting to not fall into a Wild Card position. They enter Thursday's contest as -197 home favorites against a Red Wings team that defeated them 2-1 on Sunday.
Schwindt will slot in for Jack Eichel, who was a surprise scratch due to an upper-body injury. Schwindt has appeared in 40 games this season and is yet to score a goal.
The Panthers have liberally been resting players approaching the playoffs and Boqvist will be the next player to exit the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old Boqvist has been solid in a secondary role for the Panthers this season, scoring 23 points (12G / 11A) in 74 games this season.
Kulikov has not played since March 16th but should return to the lineup before the end of the week. The 34-year-old Kulikov is averaging 19:17 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (4G / 9A), 70 blocks, and 110 hits in 68 games this season.
The Panthers, battling an influx of injuries, have lost five straight and hope to return to the win column on Tuesday, with Bobrovsky tending the twine against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs last week. The 36-year-old netminder has a 2.44 GAA and .906 SV% in 51 games this season (31-18-2). The Panthers enter Tuesday's contest as -124 home favorites against a Maple Leafs team riding a four-game winning streak.
Reinhart did not play on Sunday for maintenance reasons, but he will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old Reinhart is averaging 20:38 time-on-ice, recording 78 points (37G / 41A) in 76 games this season. He had 94 points (57G / 37A) in 82 games last season.
Forsling did not play on Sunday for maintenance reasons, but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old Forsling is averaging 23:00 time-on-ice, recording 27 points (10G / 17A) and a team-leading +31 plus/minus rating.
Bennett has likely been ruled out of the Panthers' lineup for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. That said, head coach Paul Maurice stated that he will be ready to play in the postseason. The 28-year-old Bennet has 50 points (25G / 25A) in 74 games this season.
Barkov has not played since April 1st due to an upper-body injury but he will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old Barkov has 67 points (19G / 48A), in 64 games this season.
The Panthers, battling an influx of injuries, have lost five straight and hope to return to the win column on Tuesday, likely with Bobrovsky tending the twine against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs last week. The 36-year-old netminder has a 2.44 GAA and .906 SV% in 51 games this season (31-18-2). The Panthers enter Tuesday's contest as -124 home favorites against a Maple Leafs team riding a four-game winning streak.
Barkov was a surprise scratch before Wednesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and will remain sidelined on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators due to an upper-body injury. Head coach Paul Maurice told reporters post-game on Wednesday that he doesn't think "it's a long-term thing.
The Panthers have lost three straight (0-2-1) and will have Bobrovsky tending the twine on the front end of a back-to-back, Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. Bobrovsky allowing three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 36-year-old goalie has a 2.45 GAA and .906 SV% in 50 games this season (31-17-2).
Lundmark is an undrafted 23-year-old forward that has played exclusively in Sweden, through developmental hockey and now at the professional level. He scored nine points (5G / 4A) in 49 games with Timra IK (SweHL).
Barkov was scratched from Wednesday's game in Toronto with an upper-body injury. Head coach Paul Maurice told reporters post-game that he doesn't think "it's a long-term thing." Consider Barkov questionable to play Saturday in Ottawa.
