Tavares has missed two of the last three games, one with an illness and, most recently, an undisclosed injury, but will return to the lineup Monday afternoon. In his last outing, Tavares played 20:54 time-on-ice and recorded three shots on goal. The veteran forward is averaging an impressive 3.7 shots per game over his last 10.
Rifai has played the last two seasons with the Toronto Marlies and has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 34 games this season. He is expected to skate on the third defensive pair with Maxime Lajoie.
Bobrovsky will return to the crease for the fifth time in the last six games for the Panthers on Tuesday night. The All-Star netminder is riding a six-game winning streak and has been sensational throughout, allowing two or fewer goals in each contest and posting a marvellous .946 SV%. The Panthers have a favourable matchup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators, whom Bobrovsky made a 20-save shutout against earlier this season.
Tavares has missed two of the last three games, one with an illness and most recently an undisclosed injury, but is trending toward a return to the lineup. In his last outing, Tavares played 20:54 time-on-ice and recorded three shots on goal. The veteran forward is averaging an impressive 3.7 shot per game over his last 10.
Joshua injured his hand in a fight against Chicago on February 13th and will now be out week-to-week as he recovers. The 27-year-old depth forward was having a breakout season prior to his injury, with 13 goals, 13 assists, 46 PIMs, 69 SOG, and +16 plus/minus through 53 games played.
Mermis has been a regular in the lineup for the last six weeks but will be a healthy scratch on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 30-year-old Mermis has seven points (2G / 5A) in 37 games this season while primarily playing on a defensive pair with Jon Merrill.
Paul was limited to only 9:37 time-on-ice in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche before exiting the game with an undisclosed injury and is expected to be a game-time decision on Saturday in Florida after also missing practice on Friday. Before his injury, Paul had four points (2G / 2A) in his last five games.
Nylander, John Tavares, and Mitch Marner were all absent from practice on Wednesday due to illness but appears to be ready to go after returning to practice on Thursday. Nylander has five points (3G / 2A) in his last four games.
Tavares, William Nylander, and Mitch Marner were all absent from practice on Wednesday due to illness but appears to be ready to go after returning to practice on Thursday. Tavares has six points (3G / 3A) in his last four games after being held without a point in his previous nine.
On the back end of a back-to-back, the Panthers will turn to Stolarz for his first game since February 6th. Stolarz has been solid in limited action this season, highlighted by allowing two or fewer goals in each of his last three outings (2-1-0), boasting a stellar .933 SV%. The Panthers are -149 road favourites against a Buffalo Sabres team coming off an impressive 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
Joshua had a night for the ages on Tuesday but suffered a hand injury that will cause him to miss Thursday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. Joshua tallied three points (1G / 2A), a +2 plus/minus, five penalty minutes, two shots, and four hits in 12:27 time-on-ice.
Brisson made his NHL debut with the Golden Knights earlier this season, scoring three points (1G / 2A) in seven games. The 22-year-old was the 29th overall pick of the Golden Knights in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
On the back end of a back-to-back, the Panthers will turn to Stolarz for his first game since February 6th. Stolarz has been solid in limited action this season, highlighted by allowing two or fewer goals in each of his last three outings (2-1-0), boasting a stellar .933 SV%. The Panthers are -149 road favourites against a Buffalo Sabres team coming off an impressive 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
Tavares, William Nylander, and Mitch Marner were all absent from practice on Wednesday due to illness but could be ready to go after returning to practice on Thursday. Tavares has six points (3G / 3A) in his last four games after being held without a point in his previous nine.
Nylander, John Tavares, and Mitch Marner were all absent from practice on Wednesday due to illness but could be ready to go after returning to practice on Thursday. Nylander has five points (3G / 2A) in his last four games.
