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Gustav Forsling News

Florida Panthers
Gustav Forsling
Age: 29Position: D
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Goals
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73%
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SOG
62%
Plus/Minus
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Forsling will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday vs. the Red Wings.

Forsling will not play in Florida's final game of the season, missing a game for just the second time this season. The 29-year-old Swedish defenseman finishes the 2025-26 season with 28 points (2G / 26A) in 80 games. Mikulas Hovorka will draw into the lineup as Forsling's replacement.

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Forsling (undisclosed) is expected to be back in the Panthers' lineup on Tuesday.

Forsling was scratched on Friday for unknown reasons. But with the injury to Niko Mikkola, Forsling is expected to draw back into the lineup on Tuesday. After scoring double-digit goals in four consecutive seasons, Forsling has just two goals in 68 games this season, shooting just 2.2%.

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Forsling (lower-body) will play against Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Forsling exited Monday's 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period after 13:57 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. He was absent from morning skate on Wednesday, but will play on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Forsling has 26 hits, 37 blocks, and 14 points (1G / 13A) in 32 games this season.

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Forsling (rest) wiil draw back into Florida's lineup on Tuesday vs. Toronto.

Forsling did not play on Sunday for maintenance reasons, but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old Forsling is averaging 23:00 time-on-ice, recording 27 points (10G / 17A) and a team-leading +31 plus/minus rating.

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Forsling has signed an eight-year, $46 million ($5,750,000 AAV) contract extension with Florida on Thursday.

Forsling has been the picture of consistency for the Panthers the last several seasons and has been rewarded with an eight-year, $46 million contract extension. The 27-year-old defender has 30 points (9G / 21A) in 61 games this season, averaging nearly 0.5 points per game, as he has the last two seasons.

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