The Florida Panthers will face off against the New York Islanders in a much-anticipated matchup. This game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on multiple platforms including Scripps, MSGSN, and SN360. Both teams enter this game with significant roster considerations.
Panthers vs. Islanders: Predicted Lineups
Panthers Projected Lineup
- Carter Verhaeghe — Jack Studnicka — Matthew Tkachuk
- Mackie Samoskevich — Eetu Luostarinen — Jesper Boqvist
- Nolan Foote — Luke Kunin — Noah Gregor
- Cole Reinhardt — Tomas Nosek — Vinnie Hinostroza
- Gustav Forsling — Aaron Ekblad
- Dmitry Kulikov — Seth Jones
- Donovan Sebrango — Mike Benning
- Daniil Tarasov
Goaltender: Sergei Bobrovsky
Scratched Players: None
Injuries and Suspensions
- Sam Bennett (undisclosed)
- Evan Rodrigues (finger) – expected to be out for two weeks
- Sam Reinhart (foot)
- Niko Mikkola (knee)
- Anton Lundell (ribs)
- Uvis Balinskis (fractured foot)
- Brad Marchand (lower body)
- Cole Schwindt (lower body)
- Aleksander Barkov (knee)
- Jonah Gadjovich (upper body)
Suspended: A.J. Greer (serving final game of a three-game suspension)
Islanders Projected Lineup
- Anders Lee — Bo Horvat — Emil Heineman
- Calum Ritchie — Brayden Schenn — Mathew Barzal
- Ondrej Palat — Jean-Gabriel Pageau — Simon Holmstrom
- Kyle MacLean — Casey Cizikas — Marc Gatcomb
- Matthew Schaefer — Ryan Pulock
- Adam Pelech — Carson Soucy
- Scott Mayfield — Adam Boqvist
- Ilya Sorokin
Backup Goaltender: David Rittich
Scratched Players: Anthony Duclair, Maxim Shabanov, Isaiah George
Islanders’ Injury Report
- Tony DeAngelo (lower body)
- Kyle Palmieri (ACL)
- Alexander Romanov (upper body)
- Semyon Varlamov (knee)
Game Status Report
The Panthers did not hold a practice following their recent 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Mackie Samoskevich may return after recovering from a neck laceration, while Evan Rodrigues’ availability will be determined next week. Furthermore, an AHL forward may be called up before the game.
