Florida Panthers News

Ekblad has missed the last four games with a concussion, but will return to the Panthers’ lineup vs. the Hurricanes. Ekblad has scored 10 goals with 11 assists (21 points) in 67 games this season. Expect Jakub Kindl to be a healthy scratch.

Tkachuk caught Drew Doughty with an elbow and will miss the Flames next two games. Tkachuk will not play on Tuesday or Thursday and should be replaced by Michael Ferland (illness) as long as he is good-to-go.

Ekblad was forced from Saturday’s game in Tampa Bay with a concussion and is expected to miss at least one week—which is four games for the Panthers this week. This is a tough loss for the Fantasy playoffs because Ekblad has four points (2G / 2A) and a ridiculous 51 shots in his last 11 games.

Markstrom missed Tuesday’s game with a lower-body injury and will miss at least the next three games. Richard Bachman will serve as Ryan Miller’s backup and could draw a start on their Saturday-Sunday back-to-back in Los Angeles and Anaheim.

Markstrom was reportedly injured during the Canucks’ skills competition, which adds insult to injury. With Ryan Miller’s future with the Canucks uncertain, Vancouver’s goaltending situation is cloudy at the moment. Richard Bachman has been called up and should serve as Miller’s backup on Tuesday, unless Miller is dealt.

Hathaway was a healthy scratch for the last two games and with the Flames acquiring Michael Stone on Monday, they needed to create room for him on the roster. Hathaway returns to the Heat, where he has three goals and three assists (six points) in eight games this season.

Kulikov missed Friday’s practice for an undisclosed reason and is listed as a game-time decision for this afternoon’s game against the Blues. Expect him to be in the lineup, but monitor his status as the Sabres hit the ice for warmups at 12:30p.m. ET.

Markstrom allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Canucks’ win in Buffalo on Sunday. Ryan Miller started on Tuesday, but Markstrom will be between the pipes in St. Louis. Markstrom has won two of his last three while stopping 85 of 92 shots (.924 SV%). He also stopped 23 of 24 shots in a 2-1 OT win in his first start against the Blues this season.

Markstrom allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Canucks’ loss in Nashville on Tuesday. Ryan Miller started the last two games, including last night, so Markstrom is expected to start vs. Miller’s former team tonight. In his first start against the Sabres, Markstrom turned away 26 of 27 shots in a 2-1 win back in October.

Markstrom allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Canucks’ loss in Nashville on Tuesday. Ryan Miller started the last two games, including last night, so Markstrom is expected to start vs. Miller’s former team tonight. In his first start against the Sabres, Markstrom turned away 26 of 27 shots in a 2-1 win back in October.

Markstrom gave up two goals on 32 shots in the Canucks’ win in Colorado on January 25th. Ryan Miller has started six of the last seven games, but Markstrom will go tonight in Nashville. The 27-year-old has gone 4-7-1 with a 2.43 GAA and .922 SV% in 11 starts and three relief appearances on the road this season.

Barkov has been sidelined since December 28th, but will return to the Panthers’ top line tonight. In addition to Barkov, Jonathan Huberdeau will make his season debut which is huge for Barkov. They played together a ton last season and should be reunited tonight. Before getting hurt, Barkov had nine goals and 18 assists (27 points) in 36 games.