Panthers' Head Coach Paul Maurice indicated that Reinhart will not play on Tuesday, mostly for maintenance purposes, and should be ready to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 30-year-old Reinhart has 59 points (28G / 31A) in 63 games this season and only has four points (1G / 3A) in his last seven outings.
Barkov underwent surgery to repair ACL and MCL injuries in late September and has been on the road to recovery ever since. He has been skating for the past several weeks, but made his debut at practice on Tuesday. Although he was in a non-contact jersey, his presence at practice is an encouraging sign that he could be targeting a return to play during the regular season or, at the very least, in the playoffs if his team can accommodate him with a late-season rally.
Marchand will not play against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday due to a nagging injury that has kept him out of the lineup a few times in the past several weeks. He was re-evaluated on Tuesday and has been ruled out for "weeks," with both parties considering surgery to address the ailment. The 37-year-old Marchand is having a great season with the Bruins, scoring 54 points (27G / 27A) in 52 games, but he has only had five points (2G / 3A) in his last 10 games.
Vilmanis is the odd-man out as A.J. Greer re-enters the lineup after sitting out Thursday night's game. Vilmanis has appeared in 19 games this season, logging three goals and two assists.
A.J. Greer will re-enter Florida's lineup on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings, resulting in Wilmanis being a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Vilmanis has five points (3G / 2A) in 19 games in his first NHL season.
The Golden Knights placed Reinhardt on waivers on Thursday and the Florida Panthers claimed him on Friday. The 26-year-old Reinhardt averaged 9:47 time-on-ice and scored seven points (3G / 4A) in 44 games with Vegas this season.
Boqvist will slot in for A.J. Greer, who is being held out of Thursday's game. Boqvist has appeared in 52 games this season, tallying three goals and five assists.
Bjornfot has not played since Florida returned to action from the Olympic break, but he will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 24-year-old Swedish defenseman is averaging 11:20 time-on-ice and has three points (2G / 1A) in 10 games this season. Jeff Petry will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Bjornfot's return.
Balinskis did not play in Florida's previous game due to a lower-body injury, but he will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 29-year-old defenseman is averaging 16:20 time-on-ice and has 14 points (5G / 9A) in 50 games this season. Donovan Sebrango will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Balinskis' return.
Uvis Balinskis (lower body) will draw back into Florida's lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils, resulting in Sebrango being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Sebrango is averaging 12:37 time-on-ice and has two assists in 22 games this season.
Schwindt has four points (3G / 1A) in 22 games this season and will be sidelined on Friday due to a lower-body injury. Luke Kunin will draw into the lineup as Schwindt's replacement.
Tkachuk played an integral role in Team USA's Gold Medal performance at the Olympics, scoring six points (0G / 6A) in six games, and should be ready to play when Florida returns to action on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old Tkachuk did not make his season debut until mid-January, returning from an injury, and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 10 games this season.
Rodrigues did not play in Florida's final game before the Olympic break due to an illness, but he will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 32-year-old Rodrigues is averaging 17:15 time-on-ice and has 25 points (10G / 15A) in 56 games this season.
Ekblad did not play in Florida's final game before the Olympic break, but should be well rested and ready to go when they return to action on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old Ekblad is averaging 22:25 time-on-ice, recording 21 points (3G / 18A), 67 hits, and 88 blocks in 55 games this season.
Marchand scored one assist in four games while representing Team Canada during their Silver Medal performance at the Olympics, and will be ready to suit up when Florida returns to action on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 37-year-old Marchand was having an outstanding season before the Olympic break and hopes to pick up where he left off. He has 50 points (25G / 25A) in 46 games this season.
Kulikov has not played since the second game of the season due to an upper-body injury, but is nearing a return after being a full participant at practice on Wednesday. The 35-year-old defenseman had 13 points (4G / 9A), 71 blocks, and 114 hits in 70 games last season.
