Kulikov has not played since March 16th but should return to the lineup before the end of the week. The 34-year-old Kulikov is averaging 19:17 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (4G / 9A), 70 blocks, and 110 hits in 68 games this season.
Reinhart did not play on Sunday for maintenance reasons, but he will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old Reinhart is averaging 20:38 time-on-ice, recording 78 points (37G / 41A) in 76 games this season. He had 94 points (57G / 37A) in 82 games last 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.
Bennett has likely been ruled out of the Panthers' lineup for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. That said, head coach Paul Maurice stated that he will be ready to play in the postseason. The 28-year-old Bennet has 50 points (25G / 25A) in 74 games this season.
Barkov has not played since April 1st due to an upper-body injury but he will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old Barkov has 67 points (19G / 48A), in 64 games this season.
Coming off an impressive 26-save shutout, his fourth of the season, Markstrom will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. After an ugly stretch, posting a 3.87 GAA and .846 SV% in his first eight games back from an injury (2-5-1), Markstrom has been excellent in his last three (3-0-0), posting a tremendous 1.30 GAA and .950 SV%. The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -249 home favorites against a Bruins team that has lost 11 of their last 12 games (1-10-1).
Barkov was a surprise scratch before Wednesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and will remain sidelined on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators due to an upper-body injury. Head coach Paul Maurice told reporters post-game on Wednesday that he doesn't think "it's a long-term thing.
Tkachuk did not play on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres and will remain out of the lineup on Thursday against the Tampa bay Lightning. In his previous game, Tkachuk was playing on a line with Shane Pinto and Ridly Greig, a spot that has been filled by Michael Amadio. The 25-year-old Tkachuk has 55 points (29G / 26A) in 71 games this season.
Lundmark is an undrafted 23-year-old forward that has played exclusively in Sweden, through developmental hockey and now at the professional level. He scored nine points (5G / 4A) in 49 games with Timra IK (SweHL).
Barkov was scratched from Wednesday's game in Toronto with an upper-body injury. Head coach Paul Maurice told reporters post-game that he doesn't think "it's a long-term thing." Consider Barkov questionable to play Saturday in Ottawa.
Gadjovich will slot in for Aleksander Barkov, who was a late scratch due to an upper-body injury. Gadjovich has four goals and zero assists in 34 games this season.
Barkov was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. The Panthers captain did leave Tuesday's game in Montreal due to an undisclosed injury but was able to return. Jonah Gadjovich will draw into the lineup in his place.
Bjornot has only played 11 games with the Panthers this season, averaging 13:06 time-on-ice and scoring zero points, and has been re-assigned to the Charlotte Checkers (AHL). In a corresponding move, the Panthers have recalled Jaycob Megna.
Tkachuk was absent from the morning skate on Tuesday and will not play against the Buffalo Sabres due to an upper-body injury. In Ottawa's previous game, Tkachuk was playing on a line with Shane Pinto and Ridly Greig, a spot that has been filled by Michael Amadio. The 25-year-old Tkachuk has 55 points (29G / 26A) in 71 games this season.
