Florida Panthers News

Bobrovsky will start vs. Calgary on Saturday.

The Panthers have won two straight and will turn to Bobrovsky between the pipes on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. Bobrovsky saved 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 2.66 GAA and .902 SV% in 39 games this season (24-13-2).

Sergei Bobrovsky
Tarasov will start in Detroit on Thursday.

The Blue Jackets will turn to Tarasov between the pipes for the first time in nearly a month. Tarasov last appeared in the Blue Jackets' crease on January 31st when he saved 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club. The 25-year-old netminder has a 3.69 GAA and .876 SV% in 14 games this season (5-7-2). The Blue Jackets have won two straight and enter Thursday's contest as +138 road underdogs against a Detroit Red Wings team with points in 11 of their last 12 games (9-1-2).

Daniil Tarasov
Tarasov is in the starter's crease at Columbus' morning skate.

The Blue Jackets will turn to Tarasov between the pipes for the first time in nearly a month. Tarasov last appeared in the Blue Jackets' crease on January 31st when he saved 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club. The 25-year-old netminder has a 3.69 GAA and .876 SV% in 14 games this season (5-7-2). The Blue Jackets have won two straight and enter Thursday's contest as +138 road underdogs against a Detroit Red Wings team with points in 11 of their last 12 games (9-1-2).

Daniil Tarasov
Tkachuk (lower-body) will remain out on the weekend as he awaits the final word on his injury status.

Tkachuk suffered an undisclosed injury as a member of USA's team in the 4-Nations Face Off. He saw limited ice-time in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Canada and will has been sidelined since. The 27-year-old Tkachuk has 57 points (22G / 35A) in 52 games this season. The team has not provided concrete details on his injury aside from them expecting him back in the lineup before the conclusion of the season.

Matthew Tkachuk
Bobrovsky will start vs. Edmonton on Thursday.

The Panthers had Spencer Knight between the pipes in the previous outing, a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators, but will switch to Bobrovsky on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has been tremendous lately, posting a 1.74 GAA and .933 SV% in his previous seven games (5-2-0). The Panthers enter the action on Thursday as -125 home favorites against an Oilers squad amid a four-game losing skid.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Bobrovsky was the first goalie off the ice at Florida's morning skate.

The Panthers had Spencer Knight between the pipes in the previous outing, a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators, but will likely switch to Bobrovsky on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has been tremendous lately, posting a 1.74 GAA and .933 SV% in his previous seven games (5-2-0). The Panthers enter the action on Thursday as -125 home favorites against an Oilers squad amid a four-game losing skid.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Luostarinen (personal) will not make it to Nashville and is considered day-to-day.

Luostarinen will not play against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, as he and his wife are expecting a child. The 26-year-old Luostarinen is averaging 15:17 time-on-ice and has 20 points (8G / 12A) in 58 games this season.

Eetu Luostarinen
Tkachuk (lower-body) is out indefinitely but is expected to return this season.

Tkachuk suffered an undisclosed injury as a member of USA's team in the 4-Nations Face Off. He saw limited ice-time in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Canada and will has been sidelined since. The 27-year-old Tkachuk has 57 points (22G / 35A) in 52 games this season. The team has not provided concrete details on his injury aside from them expecting him back in the lineup before the conclusion of the season.

Matthew Tkachuk
Tkachuk (undisclosed) is out vs. Seattle on Saturday and is considered day-to-day.

Tkachuk suffered an undisclosed injury as a member of USA's team in the 4-Nations Face Off. He saw limited ice-time in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Canada and will be sidelined for Florida's return to action on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. The 27-year-old Tkachuk has 57 points (22G / 35A) in 52 games this season.

Matthew Tkachuk
Samoskevich (upper-body) is expected to return on Saturday vs. Seattle.

Samoskevich was sidelined for the Florida's final game before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off, and missed four of their last five, but will likely return to the lineup on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. The 22-year-old Samoskevich is averaging 11:42 time-on-ice and has 17 points (8G / 9A) in 48 games this season.

Mackie Samoskevich
Bobrovsky will start in Washington on Tuesday.

The Panthers have outscored their opposition 14-4 in their last three games (3-0-0) and will turn to Bobrovsky between the pipes on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. After an uncharacteristically average first half of the season, Bobrovsky has been outstanding lately and allowed only five combined goals in his last four games (4-0-0) while posting a stellar .953 SV%. The Panthers enter Tuesday's contest as -116 road favorites against a Capitals team that defeated them 4-1 on November 25th.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Bobrovsky was the first goalie off the ice at Florida's morning skate.

The Panthers have outscored their opposition 14-4 in their last three games (3-0-0) and will likely turn to Bobrovsky between the pipes on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. After an uncharacteristically average first half of the season, Bobrovsky has been outstanding lately and allowed only five combined goals in his last four games (4-0-0) while posting a stellar .953 SV%. The Panthers enter Tuesday's contest as -116 road favorites against a Capitals team that defeated them 4-1 on November 25th.

Sergei Bobrovsky