Barkov (undisclosed) exited Game 2 in the third period and did not return.
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Tkachuk (lower-body) took full part in line rushes during warmups and is likely to return to the Panthers lineup for Game 1 in Tampa Bay.
Tkachuk suffered a lower-body injury as a member of USA's team in the 4-Nations Face Off and has not played since. After practicing with the Panthers the last several days, he appears set to return to the lineup for Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 27-year-old Tkachuk scored 57 points (22G / 35A) in 52 games this season.
Tkachuk (lower-body) has been activated from Injured Reserve.
Tkachuk suffered a lower-body injury as a member of USA's team in the 4-Nations Face Off and has not played since. That said, he has been practicing with the Panthers the last several days and could return to the lineup for Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 27-year-old Tkachuk scored 57 points (22G / 35A) in 52 games this season.
Tkachuk (lower-body) will be a game-time decision for Game 1 in Tampa Bay.
Tkachuk suffered a lower-body injury as a member of USA's team in the 4-Nations Face Off and has not played since. That said, he has been practicing with the Panthers the last several days and could return to the lineup for Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 27-year-old Tkachuk scored 57 points (22G / 35A) in 52 games this season.
Tkachuk (precautionary) will not return to Thursday's game against the Hurricanes.
The Panthers will make a decision on Tkachuk's (lower-body) status for Game 1 following their morning skate on Monday.
Tkachuk (upper-body) will play in the Senators' season finale on Thursday.
Tkachuk has not played since March 30th but will return to the lineup for the Senators final game of the season as they prepare for their first-round playoff matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 25-year-old Tkachuk is averaging 18:21 time-on-ice, recording 55 points (29G / 26A), 123 penalty minutes, 227 hits, and 293 shots in 71 games this season.
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Schwindt will draw into the Golden Knights lineup on Wednesday.
Lundell (undisclosed) will not play in Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
With the Panthers being locked into the third spot in the Atlantic Division's standings, the team is most likely just giving Lundell the night off for Tuesday's regular season finale. Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart will also join Lundell in the press box on Tuesday.
Reinhart (undisclosed) will not play in Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
With the Panthers being locked into the third spot in the Atlantic Division's standings, the team is most likely just giving Reinhart the night off for Tuesday's regular season finale. Aleksander Barkov and Anton Lundell will also join Reinhart in the press box on Tuesday.
Barkov (undisclosed) will not play in Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
With the Panthers being locked into the third spot in the Atlantic Division's standings, the team is most likely just giving Barkov the night off for Tuesday's regular season finale. Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell will also join Barkov in the press box on Tuesday.
Tkachuk (upper-body) will not play on Tuesday vs. Chicago but is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs.
Tkachuk has not played since March 30th and will remain sidelined on Tuesday, but is not expected to miss any playoff action. The 25-year-old Tkachuk is averaging 18:21 time-on-ice, recording 55 points (29G / 26A), 123 penalty minutes, 227 hits, and 293 shots in 71 games this season.
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Mikkola (rest) will be out on Monday vs. the Rangers.
The Panthers have regularly rested players over the last two weeks leading up to the playoffs. As such, Mikkola will have the night off on Monday against the New York Rangers. The 28-year-old Mikkola is averaging 20:16 time-on-ice and has a career-high 22 points (6G / 16A) in 75 games this season.
Kulikov (upper-body) will draw back into Florida's lineup on Monday vs. New York.
Kulikov has been out since March 16th due to an upper-body injury but will draw back into the lineup on Monday vs. New York as he replaces Niko Mikkola. The 34-year-old Kulikov is in his 16th NHL season and has been productive in a lower-leverage role with four goals, 13 points and a +13 plus/minus in 68 games played.
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Reinhart will draw back into Florida's lineup on Monday vs. New York.
With Florida locked into the playoffs, Sam Reinhart took the afternoon off Saturday but will return to the Panthers' lineup as they take on New York on Monday. The 29-year-old has enjoyed another strong offensive season in 204-25, with 37 goals, 79 points and 209 SOG in 78 games played.
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Bennett will draw back into Florida's lineup on Monday vs. New York.
Bennett missed Saturday's game due to rest-related purposes but will draw back into the lineup vs. New York on Monday. The 28-year-old forward reached 50 points for the first time in his 11 year career this season with 25 goals and 50 points in 74 games played.
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Barkov is expected to draw back into Florida's lineup on Monday vs. New York.
Barkov spent Saturday's win vs. Buffalo in the press box for rest-related purposes but is expected to draw back into the Panthers' lineup on Monday vs. New York. The 29-year-old has found himself in and out of Florida's lineup throughout the season but has still posted a productive 20 goals, and 69 points in 66 games played this season.
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Luostarinen (rest) will be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. New York.
The Panthers lineup rotation will continue with Luostarinen being one of a handful of skaters that will rest on Monday. Sam Bennett will draw back into the Panthers' lineup to replace him.
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Lundell is expected to be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. New York.
The Panthers lineup rotation will continue with Lundell being one of a handful of skaters that will rest on Monday. Aleksander Barkov will draw back into the Panthers' lineup to replace him.
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Marchand (rest) is expected to be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. New York.
The Panthers lineup rotation will continue with Marchand being one of a handful of skaters that will rest on Monday. Sam Reinhart will draw back into the Panthers' lineup to replace him.
