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Greer is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. Nico Sturm will play for the first time since Game 2 vs. Toronto to replace Greer on the Panthers' fourth line.

Balinskis has not played since Game 1 vs. the Maple Leafs, but he will replace Niko Mikkola in the lineup for Game 4 vs. Carolina. Balinskis has one goal, two SOG, six blocked shots and six hits in four playoff games.

Sturm has not played since Game 2 vs. the Maple Leafs, but he will replace A.J. Greer (day-to-day) in the lineup for Game 4 vs. Carolina. Sturm has just one assist in 22 combined regular season and playoff games since joining the Panthers.

Chatfield has yet to play in the series and head coach Rod Brind'Amour doesn't expect him to return for Game 4 on Monday. With both Chatfield and Sean Walker not expected to play, Alexander Nikishin And Scott Morrow should remain in the lineup.

Walker missed Game 3 in Florida and head coach Rod Brind'Amour called him "probably" doubtful for Game 4. With Walker and Jalen Chatfield both not expected to play, Alexander Nikishin and Scott Morrow should remain in the lineup on Monday.

Skinner continued his up-and-down playoffs in Game 2 as he picked up his third shutout in his previous four starts with a 25-save winning effort on Friday. The 26-year-old has struggled most nights despite being tied for the lead in playoff shutouts (3), with his .890 SV% and 2.90 GAA through seven appearances. He will look to take a 2-1 series lead as Edmonton hosts the Dallas Stars for a matinee on Sunday, who put five by him on 27 SOG in the series opener.

Oettinger will take the crease for a 16th consecutive game after allowing three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) in Dallas' Game 2 loss. The 26-year-old American netminder has been sensational throughout the playoffs, with his 9-6-0 record, .915 SV% and 2.54 GAA. He will be looking to get Dallas back in the win column as they head to Edmonton to take on the Oilers for Game 3 on Sunday.

Hintz (lower-body) took part in warm-ups but left after a few minutes and will be out for Game 3 in Edmonton on Sunday. The 28-year-old Finnish forward will be replaced by Oskar Back on Dallas' top line and is hopeful to return for Game 4 on Tuesday.

Hintz left Game 2 with a lower-body injury after taking a slash from Darnell Nurse, but was seen walking into the arena without a walking boot and is still a game-time decision. The 28-year-old center has five goals and 11 points in 15 games so far in the playoffs.

Reinhart missed Florida's Game 3 win with a lower-body injury but is only considered day-to-day going forward and has not been ruled out for Game 4 on Monday. The 29-year-old has been replaced by Jesper Boqvist in Florida's top six for the time being but will be welcomed back with open arms if he can go on Monday. After putting up 81 points in 79 games played during the regular season, he has four goals and 11 points in 14 games so far in the playoffs.

Hintz left during Game 2 after getting slashed by Darnell Nurse and did not return. There were no indications whether or not Hintz would be available for Game 3, so consider him a game-time decision.

Roslovic was in the lineup for both Games 1 and 2, but it looks like he'll be replaced by Jesperi Kotkaniemi for Game 3 in Florida. Roslovic has yet to register a point and is a minus-4 in the series.

Kotkaniemi was a healthy scratch for Game 2, but it looks like he'll replace Jack Roslovic in the Hurricanes' lineup for Game 3. Kotkaniemi has no goals and just three assists in 11 playoff games.

Chatfield did not take part in the Hurricanes' morning skate, but remains a game-time decision for Game 3 in Florida. Chatfield has been sidelined by an undisclosed injury since Game 4 vs. the Capitals.

Walker suffered an undisclosed injury in Game 2 and will be a game-time decision for Game 3 in Florida. Walker took part in the Hurricanes' morning skate, a good sign that he will be available tonight. Expect Alexander Nikishin to suit up if Walker is ruled out.