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.
Nosek suffered a knee injury during the offseason and has yet to play in 2025-26, but will make his season debut on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. Nosek is entering his 11th NHL season after winning his first Stanley Cup with Florida last season in a complementary role, which saw him put up a goal and nine points in 59 games played.
Bobrovsky had a poor showing in his previous outing, continuing a lackluster 2025-26 season by allowing five goals on 26 shots (.808 SV%) in a 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders. The veteran 37-year-old goalie has allowed three or more goals in eight of his last 10 starts (4-6-0). The Panthers enter Tuesday's action as -116 road favourites against a New Jersey Devils team that has struggled offensively, scoring three or fewer goals in nine straight games (2-7-0).
Bobrovsky had a poor showing in his previous outing, continuing a lackluster 2025-26 season by allowing five goals on 26 shots (.808 SV%) in a 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders. The veteran 37-year-old goalie has allowed three or more goals in eight of his last 10 starts (4-6-0). The Panthers enter Tuesday's action as -116 road favourites against a New Jersey Devils team that has struggled offensively, scoring three or fewer goals in nine straight games (2-7-0).
It will be the first AHL trip for Kunin this season, as he's spent the entirety of the season on the Panthers roster. The 28-year-old has two goals and two assists in 44 games for the Panthers.
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.
Tarasov allowed five goals in consecutive games heading into the Olympic break and will hope to rebound when he returns to the crease on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. The two-game blip for the 26-year-old Tarasov put a halt to his best stretch of the season, when he had a 2.54 GAA and .913 SV% over 13 games (8-4-1). The Panthers enter Friday's contest as slight -110 home favourites against a Sabres team that defeated them 5-3 earlier this month.
Cole Schwindt (lower body) will not play on Friday, allowing Kunin to re-enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Kunin is averaging 8:38 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 43 games this season.
Tarasov allowed five goals in consecutive games heading into the Olympic break and will hope to rebound when he returns to the crease on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. The two-game blip for the 26-year-old Tarasov put a halt to his best stretch of the season, when he had a 2.54 GAA and .913 SV% over 13 games (8-4-1). The Panthers enter Friday's contest as slight -110 home favourites against a Sabres team that defeated them 5-3 earlier this month.
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.
Bobrovsky managed a winning 21-17-1 record before the Olympic break, but the Panthers will need him to elevate his game during their late-season push for a playoff spot. The 37-year-old veteran goalie lost four of 13 games (4-9-0) heading into the break, posting a dreadful 3.87 GAA and .831 SV%. Still, the Panthers enter Thursday's contest as -149 home favourites against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that played last night and lost 4-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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.
