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The Panthers' six-game winning streak snapped in their previous outing when Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. Bobrovsky has a 2.51 GAA and .907 SV% in 43 games this season (27-14-2) but has been outstanding since the beginning of January, posting a solid 2.07 GAA and .922 SV% in 18 outings (10-7-1). The Panthers enter Thursday's contest as -134 road favorites against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

With Aaron Ekblad serving the first game of his twenty-game suspension, Balinskis will re-enter the lineup for the first time since March 1st. The 28-year-old Balinskis is averaging 14:51 time-on-ice and has 15 points (4G / 11A) in 58 games this season.

The Panthers have outscored their opposition 20-5 during a five-game winning streak and will lean on Bobrovsky tending the twine on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. Bobrovsky was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 16 shots he faced for his fourth shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 36-year-old goalie has a 2.49 GAA and .907 SV% in 42 games this season (27-13-2). The Panthers enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -220 road favorites against a Bruins team that defeated them 4-3 on January 11th.

Marchand participated at practice, not wearing a non-contact jersey, but will likely still be sidelined week-to-week. The 36-year-old Marchand was acquired in a trade from the Boston Bruins last week and is awaiting his Panthers' debut. He scored 47 points (21G / 26A) in 61 games with the Bruins this season.

Marchand has not played or practiced since suffering an upper-body injury early in Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. His injury status impacted the potential return for the Bruins, as the Panthers were able to acquire him for just a conditional second-round draft pick. The 36-year-old Marchand has 47 points (21G / 26A) in 61 games this season.

The Panthers have won four straight and will roll with Bobrovsky between the pipes on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Bobrovsky was excellent in his previous outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 36-year-old netminder has turned up his game lately, posting a superb 1.62 GAA and .938 SV% in his last 10 games (8-2-0). The Panthers enter the action on Thursday as significant -281 home favorites against a Blue Jackets team whose four-game winning streak snapped in their previous outing.

Boqvist has impressed in his first season with Florida, averaging 13:01 time-on-ice and scoring 22 points (12G / 10A) in 59 games in primarily a bottom-six role. The 26-year-old forward is in his sixth NHL season and has 91 points (46G / 45A) in 295 career games.

Marchand has not played or practiced since suffering an upper-body injury early in Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 36-year-old Marchand is an impending UFA and has 47 points (21G / 26A) in 61 games this season.

Tkachuk suffered a lower-body injury as a member of USA's team in the 4-Nations Face Off and has not played since the NHL resumed its regular schedule. The 27-year-old Tkachuk has 57 points (22G / 35A) in 52 games this season.

The Panthers have won three straight and will roll with Bobrovsky between the pipes on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bobrovsky was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 23 shots he faced for his third shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames. The 36-year-old netminder has been excellent lately, posting a 1.69 GAA and .935 SV% in his last nine outings (7-2-0). The Panthers enter the action on Tuesday as -135 home favorites against Lightning squad riding an eight-game winning streak.

The Panthers have won three straight and will likely roll with Bobrovsky between the pipes on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bobrovsky was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 23 shots he faced for his third shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames. The 36-year-old netminder has been excellent lately, posting a 1.69 GAA and .935 SV% in his last nine outings (7-2-0). The Panthers enter the action on Tuesday as -135 home favorites against Lightning squad riding an eight-game winning streak.

Jones was acquired in a trade from the Blackhawks on Saturday along with a 2026 fourth-round pick in exchange for Spencer Knight and a conditional 2026 first-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old Jones scored 27 points (7G / 20A) and recorded a -18 plus/minus rating in 42 games with the Blackhawks this season. He was practicing with Florida's second powerplay unit and is expected to draw into the lineup on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.