FLORIDA PANTHERS NEWS

Hurt in Thursday's contest Hornqvist (undisclosed) was hurt in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks. After the game, head coach Joel Quenneville labeled the winger day-to-day, Jameson Ol...

Impact Hornqvist was hit by Nikita Zadorov in the third period of Thursday's contest and had trouble leaving the ice. He was unable to return to the table. More information should arise on Hornqvist's status Friday, which will likely determine his availability for Saturday's game against the Stars.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drops third straight Bobrovsky kicked out 18 of 20 shots in a 3-0 loss to Chicago on Thursday.

Impact Goals by Patrick Kane and Pius Suter in the first 3:34 of the second period were the difference in this one. Kane's goal came during a wild goalmouth scramble, while Suter converted a huge rebound that Bobrovsky kicked right to him. Bobrovsky has now lost three consecutive starts after rattling off six straight wins to start the month. He'll look to get back on track Saturday in Dallas.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could return this weekend Head coach Joel Quenneville said Thursday that Barkov (lower body) is "feeling way better" and may play in the upcoming back-to-back set against the Stars on Saturday and Sunday, G...

Impact Barkov will still be out for Thursday's matchup against the Blackhawks. He'll need to show progress over the next couple of days to get back into the lineup, but this is an encouraging sign for fantasy managers and Panthers faithful alike. Barkov was dominant before this injury, accruing 13 goals and 37 points across 31 games.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Headed on conditioning stint Juulsen (undisclosed) has been sent to AHL Syracuse on a conditioning loan.

Impact Juulsen has been sidelined for nearly a month with an undisclosed injury, so he'll head to the minors for a bit to get into playing shape before returning to the big club. The 23-year-old blueliner has gone scoreless while posting a minus-3 rating in four appearances with the Panthers this season.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to taxi squad Connolly was assigned to the taxi squad Thursday.

Impact Connolly made his first appearance since Feb. 27 when he suited up for Tuesday's loss to the Blackhawks. The 28-year-old forward looked ready to go from the jump, dishing out five hits and firing a shot on net across 11:10 of ice time. However, he'll go back to the taxi squad for now and won't play in Thursday's rematch.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Up to active roster Luostarinen has been added to Florida's active roster ahead of Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks.

Impact Luostarinen will likely replace Brett Connolly on the Panthers' fourth line for Thursday's contest. He's picked up eight points in 31 top-level appearances this year.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Barkov (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Blackhawks.

Impact Barkov will miss a second straight contest with his lower-body issue. The 25-year-old Finn has been exceptional this season, having racked up 13 goals and 37 points in 31 games, so fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on his status ahead of Saturday's matchup with Dallas.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Thursday Bobrovsky will get the starting nod on the road versus the Blackhawks on Thursday, George Richards of Panthers Press Box reports.

Impact Bobrovsky conceded six goals on 50 shots over his last two outings, both losses, following his six-game winning streak. With the Russian netminder stumbling, he has once again found himself splitting the duties with Chris Driedger but could once again take the bulk of the workload if he can get back on the right path.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could return soon Barkov (lower body) is not expected to be out long term, though his status for Thursday's clash with Chicago remains uncertain, George Richards of Panthers Press Box reports.

Impact Barkov missed out against the Hawks on Tuesday after picking up his lower-body injury. With the elite center sidelined, the club utilized Noel Acciari on the first line and could do so again Thursday, though Alexander Wennberg could also be in the mix for the top spot.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kane, Blackhawks to host the Panthers

The Chicago Blackhawks will look to Patrick Kane when they take on the Florida Panthers

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lankinen makes 33 saves as Blackhawks beat Panthers 3-2

Kevin Lankinen made 33 saves, Patrick Kane had two assists and the Chicago Blackhawks stopped a four-game slide by holding off the Florida Panthers for a 3-2 win

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't overcome early deficit Driedger stopped 29 of 32 shots in a 3-2 loss to Chicago on Tuesday.

Impact Driedger and the Panthers fell behind 3-0 before the game was 25 minutes old and were unable to climb all the way back. Driedger has earned just one win in his last five appearances (1-3-1) but still boasts an 8-4-2 overall record on the year. He also sports a sterling 2.28 GAA and .923 save percentage in tandem with creasemate Sergei Bobrovsky.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with goal Stralman scored a goal on his only shot and provided two blocks Tuesday in a 3-2 loss to Chicago.

Impact Stralman finished a nifty cross-crease feed from Noel Acciari to get the Panthers on the board midway through the second period. The goal ended an eight-game point drought for the 34-year-old Stralman, who has provided nine points in 28 contests on the year.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up late PPG Wennberg scored a power-play goal on his only shot in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Wennberg brought the Panthers to within a goal with 4:38 left in the third period during a 6-on-4 advantage, taking a puck off his skate and the side of the net and stuffing it past Kevin Lankinen. It was Wennberg's seventh goal in 32 games, his best output since scoring eight times in 2017-18 with Columbus.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up both goals in loss Acciari collected two assists and three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Chicago. He also dished out a pair of hits and won a dominant 77.3 percent (17-of-22) of his faceoffs.

Impact Acciari displayed some nifty stickhandling in tight before dishing across the crease to Anton Stralman for Florida's first goal midway through the second period. He also set up Alexander Wennberg's power-play tally in the closing minutes of regulation. Acciari has eight points (three goals, five assists) on the year, with all of them coming over his last 10 games.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Tuesday Barkov (lower body) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks, Steve Goldstein of Fox Sports Florida reports.

Impact Barkov left warmups early and has been ruled out for Tuesday's game. It's unclear how serious this injury is, but head coach Joel Quenneville should provide an update following the game. Barkov leads the Panthers with 37 points through 31 games.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jumps to active roster Connolly was promoted to the active roster Tuesday.

Impact It appears that Connolly will suit up for the first time since Feb. 27, as he has been on the taxi squad for the last 11 games. The 2010 first-round pick registered three points through the first 16 contests this year, adding 18 hits and 13 shots on net.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to taxi squad Luostarinen was designated for the taxi squad Tuesday.

Impact Luostarinen will miss his first game of the season. Brett Connolly was promoted to the active roster in a corresponding move. The 22-year-old Luostarinen hasn't posted a point in 10 straight games while averaging 13:25 of ice time.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Chicago Driedger will guard the road cage during Tuesday's clash with Chicago, George Richards of Panthers Press Box reports.

Impact Driedger was unbeatable in his last start Saturday versus Nashville, stopping all 21 shots en route to a tidy 2-0 victory. He'll attempt to secure his ninth win of the season in a road matchup with a slumping Blackhawks team that's lost four straight games.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kane and Chicago take on Florida Florida Panthers (20-7-4, second in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (14-13-5, fifth in the Central Division)

MARCH 22, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Kane and Chicago take on Florida Florida Panthers (20-7-4, second in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (14-13-5, fifth in the Central Division)

MARCH 22, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Kane and Chicago take on Florida

The Chicago Blackhawks will look to Patrick Kane when they take on the Florida Panthers

MARCH 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyler Johnson breaks tie, Lightning beat Panthers 5-3 Tyler Johnson broke a tie on a power play midway through the third period to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-3 on S...

MARCH 22, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Tyler Johnson breaks tie, Lightning beat Panthers 5-3 Tyler Johnson broke a tie on a power play midway through the third period to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-3 on S...

MARCH 21, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Tyler Johnson breaks tie, Lightning beat Panthers 5-3 Tyler Johnson broke a tie on a power play midway through the third period to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the...

MARCH 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM