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Verhaeghe was expected to suit for the Panthers season finale on Wednesday, but he'll instead miss a third straight game to end the season. The 30-year-old Verheaghe has 55 points (25G / 30A) in 77 games this season, but has seen a vast decline in shots on goal compared to pervious years, with only 187 (2.4 SOG/GP).

Bennett was expected to suit for the Panthers season finale on Wednesday, but he'll instead miss a third straight game to end the season. The 29-year-old Bennett was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for the Panthers, scoring a career-high 58 points (26G / 32A) through 76 games.

With Carter Verhaeghe (lower body) returning to the lineup on Wednesday, Schwindt will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch.

With Sam Bennett (lower body) returning to the lineup on Wednesday, Skoog will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Skoog recently made his NHL debut, averaging 15:32 time-on-ice and going without a point in two games.

Bennett did not play in Florida's previous two games, but he will suit up for their season finale on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Bennett was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for the Panthers, scoring a career-high 58 points (26G / 32A) through 76 games.

Verhaeghe has not play Florida's past two games, but he will suit up for their season finale on Wednesday. The 30-year-old Verheaghe has 55 points (25G / 30A) in 77 games this season, but has seen a vast decline in shots on goal compared to pervious years, with only 187 (2.4 SOG/GP).

Gustav Forsling will be a healthy scratch in Florida's final game of the season, allowing Hovorka to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Hovorka has 18 points (5G / 13A) in 55 games this season with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL).

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.

The Panthers will conclude a disappointing 2025-26 season on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings with Tarasov tending the twine. With the Panthers out of the playoff picture for several weeks, the team relied more heavily on Tarasov. The 27-year-old goalie saved 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers. In his last six games (3-2-1), he posted a 3.22 GAA and .871 SV%. The Panthers enter Wednesday's contest as +141 home underdogs against the Red Wings.

Nosek already missed the majority of the 2025-26 season with a significant knee injury, and now faces a lengthy rehab from a broke leg he suffered vs. the Rangers. Nosek should be ready for training camp in the fall.

Tkachuk has missed the last few games to tend to personal matters, but he will draw into Florida's lineup for their final game of the season on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old Tkachuk missed most of the season recovering from off-season surgery, not making his debut until late January, but he has been his usual productive self when in the lineup. He has 32 points (13G / 19A) in 30 games this season.

Injuries recently allowed Hovorka to make his NHL debut and will return to the Panthers roster after a brief stint back in the AHL. The 24-year-old Czech defenseman has 18 points (5G / 13A) in 55 games this season with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL).

Lundell has been out since March 19th due to a rib injury but returned to Florida's practice in full on Monday and has a chance to return for the Panther's finale on Wednesday vs. Detroit. The 24-year-old two-way center had taken a step forward offensively this season, tying a career high in goals (18), points-per-game and powerplay points (15) while appearing in 64 games played.

Tkachuk will miss his fourth straight game on Monday due to personal reasons as Florida hosts New York. The 28-year-old is hopeful to return for the Panther's season finale vs. Detroit on Wednesday and will finish 2025-26 over a point-per-game as he currently sits with on 13-goals, and 32 points across 30 games played.

With Sergei Bobrovsky struggling this season (.877 SV%), Florida will turn to Daniil Tarasov for a second straight start on Monday as they take on the Rangers in Florida. The 27-year-old Russian netminder has struggled alongside Bobrovsky this season, posting a lackluster 11-15-3 record, 3.16 GAA and .892 SV%. Florida will go for their 3rd win in the last seven games as they take on New York on Monday, who is in the midst of a two game losing streak.

Tarasov allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Panthers' loss in Montreal on Tuesday. He was given Thursday night off in Ottawa, but will start tonight in Toronto. Things have been tough on Tarasov lately, going 2-6-1 with an ugly 4.03 GAA and .873 SV% in his last 10 starts. He draws a fine matchup on Saturday, but he's still a risky option given how banged up the team is in front of him.

Tarasov allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Panthers' loss in Montreal on Tuesday. He was given Thursday night off in Ottawa, but will start tonight in Toronto. Things have been tough on Tarasov lately, going 2-6-1 with an ugly 4.03 GAA and .873 SV% in his last 10 starts. He draws a fine matchup on Saturday, but he's still a risky option given how banged up the team is in front of him.

Skoog was an undrafted free agent out of Boston University, who is in his third year in the AHL. He has scored 18 goals and 19 assists (37 points) in 59 games with Charlotte this season, and would make his NHL debut on Saturday if he gets into the Panthers' lineup.

Nolan Foote will re-enter Florida's lineup on Thursday, sending Reinhardt to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Reinhardt scored a goal in Florida's previous game, giving him 10 points (5G / 5A) in 56 games this season.