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.
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%.
It's unclear whether Forsling is dealing with an undisclosed injury or if he's simply getting the night off, but either way he'll miss his first game of the season on Friday. Donovan Sebrango will dress in his place.
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.
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.
Forsling did not play the last two games for the Panthers due to an illness but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. Forsling has been productive lately, scoring seven points (1G / 6A) in his last eight games.
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.
Forsling suffered the injury late in the first period of Thursday's game and did not return. We should expect to receive an update on the injury and a potential timeline for his return in the coming days.
Forsling sat out the previous game for the Panthers for personal reasons but will be ready to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes. Forsling has scored a goal in each of his last two games while registering six shots and four hits.
It's unclear whether this is injury related or simply a healthy scratch. Josh Mahura will draw into the lineup in Forsling's place. Forsling has seven goals and twelve assists in 45 games this season.
Forsling will come out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Edmonton and will be replaced by Lucas Carlsson.
