Toninato (illness) is expected to play Monday in Minnesota.
Toninato was a late-scratch Saturday in Detroit but is expected to play tonight in his home state. He has been playing with quality linemates (Hoffman & Vatrano) lately and comes in with three assists in his last four games.
Goalie Start
Bobrovsky will start Monday in Minnesota.
Bobrovsky stopped 27 of 28 shots in the Panthers win in Detroit on Saturday. It was a strong return to the crease for Bobrovsky, who has now won his last two starts while stopping 57 of 60 shots (.950 SV%). Tonight he faces a Wild team that has lost four of their last six but are coming off of a 7-0 win over the Stars on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Bobrovsky will start Saturday in Detroit.
Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Panthers win over the Canucks on January 9th. He missed the last two games with an upper-body injury but returns tonight in Detroit. He has gone 4-7-2 with a 3.83 GAA and .866 SV% in 15 road games this year and posted a 22-save shutout in his first start against the Red Wings (Nov.2).
Driedger is expected to miss several weeks with a lower-body injury.
The injury is believed to be a pulled groin and will sideline the breakout netminder for at least a couple of weeks. Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to return to the crease on Saturday, replacing Driedger.
Driedger is expected to miss some time with the lower-body injury he suffered on Thursday.
Driedger was forced to leave Thursday's game vs. the Kings early and is scheduled to undergo an MRI to reveal the severity of the injury. Luckily for the Panthers, it looks like Sergei Bobrovsky will return on Saturday to replace Driedger as their No.1
Bobrovsky (upper-body) is expected to be available for Saturday's game.
Bobrovsky has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury but should start Saturday in Detroit. With Chris Driedger now dealing with an injury of his own, it's a perfect opportunity for Bobrovsky to re-claim his spot as the Panthers' No.1 netminder.
Goalie Start
Driedger will start Thursday vs. the Kings.
Driedger surrendered four goals on 47 shots in the Panthers win over the Maple Leafs on Sunday. Driedger has played extremely well since coming up from the AHL, winning five of his seven starts with a 2.40 GAA, .931 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he sees a Kings team that has lost nine of their last 12 (3-7-2) while averaging just 2.25 goals per game.
Bobrovsky (upper-body) will not be available Sunday; could be back for Thursday.
Bobrovsky is dealing with an upper-body injury that popped up in Saturday's practice and will not be available for Sunday's game vs. the Maple Leafs. Head coach Joel Quenneville said he expects Bobrovsky to be back for Thursday's game vs. the Kings.
Goalie Start
Driedger will start Sunday vs. the Maple Leafs.
Bobrovsky is not expected to be available for Sunday's game.
Bobrovsky was forced to leave Saturday's practice early and likely won't play on Sunday. Samuel Montembeault was called up on Sunday afternoon, suggesting that Chris Driedger will get the nod and Bobrovsky will sit out.
The Panthers have recalled Samuel Montembeault from Springfield (AHL).
Sergei Bobrovsky was hurt in Saturday's practice and Montembeault's promotion suggests that he won't be available against Toronto. Montembeault is expected to serve as Chris Driedger's backup.
Source: NHL.com 01/12/20, 3:07 pm EST
Line Change
Malgin will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
Line Change
Hawryluk will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
Goalie Start
Bobrovsky will be back in net on Thursday.
Bobrovsky was pulled after he allowed three goals on seven shots in the Panthers loss in Buffalo on Saturday. Chris Driedger started the last two games but the Panthers will try to get Bobrovsky back on track tomorrow vs. Vancouver. Bobrovsky has allowed at least three goals in six straight games, going 3-3-0 with a hideous 4.63 GAA and .856 SV% over that stretch.
Goalie Start
Driedger will start Tuesday vs. the Coyotes.
Driedger stopped 31 of 32 shots in the Panthers 4-1 win in Pittsburgh on Sunday. In five appearances this season, Driedger has gone 4-1-0 with a 1.82 GAA and .944 SV%, far, far better numbers than Sergei Bobrovsky, who makes $9.15M more this season. Tonight he faces a Coyotes team without their top two netminders but comes in on a three-game winning streak.
Goalie Start
Driedger is expected to start Tuesday vs. the Coyotes.
Driedger stopped 31 of 32 shots in the Panthers 4-1 win in Pittsburgh on Sunday. In five appearances this season, Driedger has gone 4-1-0 with a 1.82 GAA and .944 SV%, far, far better numbers than Sergei Bobrovsky, who makes $9.15M more this season. Tonight he faces a Coyotes team without their top two netminders but comes in on a three-game winning streak.
Line Change
Pysyk is expected to be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
Pysyk is expected to come out of the lineup in Pittsburgh with Jayce Hawryluk drawing back in to replace him.
Line Change
Boyle is expected to be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
Boyle is expected to come out of the lineup in Pittsburgh with Denis Malgin drawing back in to replace him.
Line Change
Malgin will draw back into the lineup on Sunday.
Malgin has been a healthy scratch for the last four games but will play Sunday in Pittsburgh. It's unclear who Malgin will replace but it will likely be Dominic Toninato. He comes in with three goals and six assists (nine points) in 29 games this season.
Hawryluk (upper-body) will be back in the Panthers lineup on Sunday.
Hawryluk was called up from the AHL following a conditioning stint in late-December and will play in his first NHL game since October 30th. Hawryluk has one goal and two assists in eight games with the Panthers this season.