Forsling was scratched on Friday for unknown reasons. But with the injury to Niko Mikkola, Forsling is expected to draw back into the lineup on Tuesday. After scoring double-digit goals in four consecutive seasons, Forsling has just two goals in 68 games this season, shooting just 2.2%.
Balinskis has not played in nearly two weeks and will be sidelined for several more, effectively ending his 2025-26 season due to an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old Latvian defenseman had 15 points (5G / 10A) in 54 games this season.
Mikkola left Friday's loss to the Flames with a lower-body injury after colliding with Ryan Strome in the third period. Mikkola went down to the ice clutching his left knee and had to be helped off of the ice. Head coach Paul Maurice has indicated that Mikkola will be out for the next several weeks, effectively ending his 2025-26 season.
Mikkola left Friday's loss to the Flames with a lower-body injury after colliding with Ryan Strome in the third period. Mikkola went down to the ice clutching his left knee and had to be helped off of the ice. Head coach Paul Maurice said that Mikkola will undergo further evaluation when the team arrives back in Florida this weekend.
Sebrango will draw in along with Vinnie Hinostroza and Nolan Foote for the tail-end of Florida's back-to-back. They'll slot in for Anton Lundell, Mackie Samoskevich, and Gustav Forsling, who are all out with undisclosed injuries.
Lundell reportedly got "banged up" in Thursday night's game and will be unavailable tonight as a result. He is considered day-to-day with the injury.
It's unclear whether Forsling is dealing with an undisclosed injury or if he's simply getting the night off, but either way he'll miss his first game of the season on Friday. Donovan Sebrango will dress in his place.
Niko Mikkola will draw back into Florida's lineup on Thursday, sending Sebrango to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Sebrango is averaging 13:21 time-on-ice and has two assists in 28 games this season.
Mikkola missed his first game of the season in Florida's previous game, a disappointing 5-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, but he will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 29-year-old Mikkola is averaging 20:22 time-on-ice and has 11 points (3G / 8A) in 55 games this season.
The Panthers have been dealing with a myriad of injuries, regularly rotating players in and out of the lineup for maintenance purposes. Luostarinen will draw back into Florida's lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers after having the night off in their previous game. The 27-year-old Luostarinen has 25 points (8G / 17A) in 25 games this season.
The Panthers have been dealing with a myriad of injuries, regularly rotating players in and out of the lineup for maintenance purposes. Rodrigues will draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers after having the night off in Florida's previous game. The 32-year-old Rodrigues has 28 points (11G / 17A) in 65 games this season.
Hathaway will slot in for Tuesday's game in Anaheim, as Carl Grundstrom will draw out of the Flyers lineup. Hathaway has one goal and one assist in 54 games this season.
With Seth Jones (upper body) returning from a prolonged absence, Mikkola will exit the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old Mikkola has played every game for Florida this season, averaging 20:22 time-on-ice and scoring 11 points (3G / 8A) in 66 games.
The Panthers have been dealing with a myriad of injuries, regularly rotating players in and out of the lineup for maintenance purposes. Luostarinen will exit the lineup on Tuesday, with Nolan Foote making his team debut as his replacement. The 27-year-old Luostarinen has 25 points (8G / 17A) in 25 games this season.
The Panthers have been dealing with a myriad of injuries, regularly rotating players in and out of the lineup for maintenance purposes. Rodrigues will exit the lineup on Tuesday, with Sam Bennett drawing back in as his replacement. The 32-year-old Rodrigues has 28 points (11G / 17A) in 65 games this season.
The Panthers have been dealing with a myriad of injuries to key offensive contributors lately, but they will welcome Bennett back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 29-year-old Bennett had a career-high 51 points (25G / 26A) in 76 games last season and should shatter those totals in 2025-26, already with 50 points (24G / 26A) through 65 games.
Jones has been sidelined for over two months, last playing on January 2nd, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 31-year-old Jones was having a solid season before his injury, averaging 23:29 time-on-ice and scoring 24 points (6G / 18A) in 40 games. He is expected to immediately return to his familiar role on the team's top powerplay unit.
