Kopecky missed Saturday's game against the Islanders, but was back at practice this morning which is a good sign that he will be available for the Panthers next game, which is not until Thursday against Winnipeg.
Kopecky has missed the last four games with an undisclosed injury, but will be back tonight in Vancouver. To make room for the 32-year-old forward, Brandon Pirri will come out of the lineup.
Kopecky is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is listed as day-to-day. Tomas Fleischmann will return to the lineup with Kopecky out tonight vs. the Canadiens.
Kopecky has been skating lately, but was sating on a regular line with Tomas Fleischmann and Marcel Goc this morning, a good sign he is in. Kopecky missed the last five games after suffering an elbow injury in the first period of the November 21st clash with the Oilers.
Kopecky was injured in the first period of last Thursday's game vs. the Oilers. Kopecky was not expected to miss more than a couple of days, but his placement on IR means he will miss at least a week. He is eligible to return on Saturday, but monitor his status prior to puck-drop. Kopecky has two goals and two assists in 23 games.
He did not participate in pregame warmups. We will update his status when it is known.
Kopecky drops down to the second line. He has eight goals and 29 points in 74 games.
Kopecky will start tomorrow's game on the top line. He has eight goals and 27 points through 72 games.
Sounds like Kopecky is an option for tonight's game. The versatile forward has six goals and 22 points in 60 games.
Kopecky was a late scratch last night and might miss a few more games. The versatile forward has six goals and 22 points in 60 games.
Sounds like Kopecky is a late scratch tonight. The versatile forward has six goals and 22 points in 60 games.
Kopecky gets another look on the top line. Through 57 games, he has six goals and 21 points.
Kopecky takes a beating in front of the net so expect him to take the occasional maintenance day. Through 57 games, he has six goals and 21 points.
With Versteeg healthy, Kopecky moves back down to the third line. He has six goals and 21 points in 48 games.
Last night, Kopecky threw a punch in the closing seconds of the period and received a match penalty. The versatile forward is facing a fine but should be available to play tonight.
Kopecky played with Versteeg for most of the week and stays on his line with Weiss back. He has five goals and 15 points through his first 36 games in Florida.
Kopecky is banged up but expected to play on the road trip. The versatile forward has scored three goals and 10 points through his first 22 games as a Panther.
Sounds like Kopecky could miss some time. The versatile forward registered a goal and six points over his first 11 games in Florida.
