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.
Goalie Start
Markstrom will start in Carolina for Game 2 on Tuesday.
Marksrom had an eventful Game 1 for New Jersey, saving 41 of 44 shots (.932 SV%) in the 4-1 loss, and will likely return to the crease for Game 2 on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Markstrom had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.50 GAA and .900 SV% in 49 contests (26-16-6). He has played reasonably in his playoff career, showcasing a serviceable 2.90 GAA and .912 SV%, but has a losing record in 27 games (13-14). The Devils enter Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes as significant +217 road underdogs.
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.
Goalie Start
Markstrom led the Devils onto the ice for warmups.
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.
Line Change
Schwindt will draw into the Golden Knights lineup on Wednesday.
Goalie Start
Schmid will start in Vancouver on Wednesday.
With Adin Hill resting, the Golden Knights will turn to Schmid between the pipes for their regular season finale in Vancouver. Schmid was outstanding in his last start, stopping 34 of the 36 shots he faced in a 3-2 shootout loss in Colorado last Tuesday. The 24-year-old netminder has appeared in just four NHL games this season but has impressed to the tune of a .945 SV% and a 1.35 GAA.
Send Down
The Stars have assigned Alex Petrovic to Texas (AHL).
Petrovic played the previous two games for Dallas, but has been assigned to the Texas Stars (AHL), creating space for Tyler Seguin to be activated from IR. The 33-year-old Petrovic is averaging 14:06 time-on-ice and has zero points in five NHL games this season.
The Senators have loaned Angus Crookshank to Belleville (AHL).
Ottawa has secured the top Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, awaiting a first-round matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. As such, they have assigned Crookshank to the Belleville Senators (AHL) to help them with their late-season playoff race. Crookshank has 40 points (22G / 18A) in 60 games with Belleville this season.
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.
Line Change
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.
Line Change
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.