Florida Panthers News

Tkachuk is still dealing with a suspected concussion and will not play tonight vs. the Sharks. With Tkachuk out, Sam Bennett will continue to skate on the Flames’ second line.

Jones was forced to leave Monday’s game for vs. Montreal but head coach John Tortorella said that it was precautionary. Jones was still able to pick up a goal and an assist before leaving the game, giving him four goals and three assists (seven points) in his last three games. Make sure he’s active in all formats on Thursday.

Marchand missed Sunday’s game against the Blackhawks but he will draw back into the lineup tonight. Marchand should be active in all formats, especially against Cam Ward and the Hurricanes who are in the second game of a back-to-back.

Tkachuk was not on the ice for the second straight day and will miss tonight’s game vs. the Oilers with a suspected concussion. With Tkachuk out, Sam Bennett will move up the lineup and play on the second line and Chris Stewart will draw back in the lineup. Tkachuk is officially listed as day-to-day.

Marchand took the ice for warmups but was a late scratch against the Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon. However, he was on the ice for the Bruins morning skate on Tuesday and should play despite being labeled as a game-time decision.

Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 24 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Red Wings on Friday. Bobrovsky missed a couple of games with an illness, but has played well recently—the 29-year-old has won four of his last five starts while allowing 11 goals on the 153 shots (.928 SV%). Tonight he will take on the Canadiens for the third time and comes in 1-1-0 with a 1.51 GAA and .946 SV% in the first two meetings.

Tkachuk was hurt late in Sunday’s game vs. the Islanders following a collision with Mathew Barzal and his absence from Monday’s practice makes him questionable for Tuesday’s game vs. the Oilers. Before panicking, check on Tkachuk’s status during tomorrow’s morning skate .

Kulikov was sent back to Winnipeg after suffering an upper-body injury in New Jersey last Thursday. With Kulikov out for the next two games, Joe Morrow will remain on the Jets blueline in Washington on Monday.

Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Blue Jackets win in San Jose on Saturday. Joonas Korpisalo started the last two games with Bobrovsky battling an illness, but Bob is ready to go tonight vs. the Red Wings. Bobrovsky has a great matchup with Detroit in town—he comes in having won three of his last four with a 2.27 GAA and .930 SV%.

Bobrovsky missed Tuesday’s game vs. the Golden Knights with an illness but is good to backup on Thursday. Korpisalo was great against Vegas so he has been rewarded with a second straight start and it gives Bobrovsky an extra days rest prior to tomorrow’s projected start vs. the Red Wings.

Bobrovsky will not dress against Vegas tonight, so Joonas Korpisalo will get the start and Jeff Zatkoff is up from Cleveland (AHL) to back him up. Bobrovsky is day-to-day and should be ready for either Thursday vs. the Avalanche or Friday vs. the Red Wings.

Rodrigues, who has heated up recently, picking up four goals and five assists (nine points) in his last 11 games. With Rodrigues out, Kyle Okposo (personal) will draw back into the lineup in Florida.

Bobrovsky allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Capitals on Monday. With Joonas Korpisalo going last night, Bobrovsky should be well rested heading into tonight’s game in Anaheim. Bob has won three of his last four starts while posting a 1.51 GAA and .945 SV%. Despite his recent success, Bobrovsky is 12-11-3 on the road this season.

Bobrovsky allowed one goal on 26 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Capitals on Monday. With Joonas Korpisalo going last night, Bobrovsky should be well rested heading into tonight’s game in Anaheim. Bob has won three of his last four starts while posting a 1.51 GAA and .945 SV%. Despite his recent success, Bobrovsky is 12-11-3 on the road this season.

Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 33 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Blackhawks on Saturday. Bobrovsky has gone 2-2-1 while allowing a combined 12 goals on 132 shots (.909 SV%) in his last five start. Tonight he faces the Capitals for the fourth time this season—he is 0-3-0 with a 3.73 GAA and .831 SV% in the first three meetings.

Bobrovsky stopped 18 of 20 shots in a losing effort against the Flyers on Thursday. Bobrovsky has won just three out of his last six starts despite a .927 SV% in that span. He draws a stronger matchup tonight against the Blackhawks.