Barkov (undisclosed) exited Game 2 in the third period and did not return.
Florida Panthers News
Goalie Start
Bobrovsky will start Game 2 in Tampa Bay on Thursday.
The Panthers commandingly took Game 1 from the Tampa Bay Lightning, defeating them 6-2, aided by a 20-save performance from Bobrovsky (.909 SV%). The 36-year-old Bobrovsky improves to 46-43 in his playoff career, posting a 2.84 GAA and .905 SV%. Still, the Panthers enter Game 2 as slightly +106 road underdogs against a Lightning team desperately trying to tie the series.
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.
Goalie Start
Bobrovsky will start Game 1 in Tampa Bay.
As expected, the Panthers will hand their franchise netminder the opening start of their round one series against the Lightning. It's been eight days since Bobrovsky's last start, so the 36-year-old netminder should be well rested heading into Tuesday's series opener. The two-time Vezina Trophy winner finished the regular season with a 33-19-2 record and a .905 SV%. The Panthers enter action on Tuesday at an even +100 on the money line.
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.
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.
The Panthers will make a decision on Tkachuk's (lower-body) status for Game 1 following their morning skate on Monday.
Line Change
Petry will draw out of the Red Wings lineup on Thursday.
Petry will be the odd-man out on Detroit's blue-line for their regular season finale on Thursday. Justin Holl will draw into the lineup in his place.
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.
Line Change
Foote will draw back into New Jersey's lineup in Boston.
Foote has not played since March 29th but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. The 24-year-old Foote is averaging 9:12 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in five games this season.
Line Change
Petry will draw into the Red Wings lineup on Monday.
Petry will slot back into Detroit's lineup after sitting out Friday's game in Tampa Bay. William Lagesson will sit in his place.
Goalie Start
Bobrovsky will start vs. New York on Monday.
In their penultimate game of the season, the Panthers will turn to Bobrovsky between the pipes against the New York Rangers. Bobrovsky played well in his most recent outing, saving 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 36-year-old netminder has a 2.39 GAA and .907 SV% in 53 games this season (33-18-2). The Panthers enter Monday's contest as -164 home favorites against a Rangers squad coming off a 7-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
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
Nosek will draw back into Florida's lineup on Monday vs. New York.
With Florida locked into a playoff spot, Tomas Nosek sat out the Panthers' previous game due to rest but will draw back into the lineup on Monday vs. New York. The 32-year-old left-winger has struggled to produce offensively in his first season in Florida, with just a goal and nine points in 58 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.
Line Change
Bennett will draw back into Florida's lineup on Monday vs. New York.
Bennett missed Saturday's game due to rest-related purposes but will draw back into the lineup vs. New York on Monday. The 28-year-old forward reached 50 points for the first time in his 11 year career this season with 25 goals and 50 points in 74 games played.
Line Change
Barkov is expected to draw back into Florida's lineup on Monday vs. New York.
Barkov spent Saturday's win vs. Buffalo in the press box for rest-related purposes but is expected to draw back into the Panthers' lineup on Monday vs. New York. The 29-year-old has found himself in and out of Florida's lineup throughout the season but has still posted a productive 20 goals, and 69 points in 66 games played this season.