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Panthers' Aaron Ekblad: Back with team
Ekblad (personal) practiced Friday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site, and is set to play Saturday versus Minnesota.
Ekblad was absent from Florida's previous two games. He has an assist in two outings with the Panthers in 2026-27. Ekblad and Gustav Forsling are set to form Florida's top pairing Saturday, based on Friday's practice.
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Panthers' Brad Marchand: Facing six-week absence
Head coach Paul Maurice said Friday that Marchand (leg) is expected to miss approximately six weeks, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Marchand was unable to put pressure on his left leg as he exited the ice during the third period of Tuesday's game against the Kings, and he's expected to miss over a month due to the issue. However, Maurice said Friday that Marchand is expected to return to the ice after approximately three weeks, so he should have time to ramp back up ahead of his eventual return to game action, which could occur in mid-to-late November.
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Panthers' Alex Petrovic: Sent back down
Petrovic was loaned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.
Petrovic was called up by Florida on Saturday, but he didn't appear in any games during his time with the NHL club. His return to the minors suggests that Aaron Ekblad (personal) could be back in action soon, while Petrovic should see more consistent opportunities for playing time in the minors.
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Panthers' Mackenzie Entwistle: Waived Wednesday
Entwistle was taken off the non-roster list and placed on waivers by Florida on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Entwistle had five goals, 11 points and 41 PIM in 49 regular-season appearances with AHL Charlotte in 2025-26. The 27-year-old is likely to be reassigned Charlotte if he clears waivers.
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Panthers' Seth Jones: Pots goal in Tuesday's win
Jones scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Kings.
Jones picked up his first point of the season with the game-tying goal in the second period Tuesday. The defenseman has seen heavy minutes in a top-four role -- his 25:33 of ice time Tuesday was his lowest mark in a game this season. He's added nine shots on net, three blocked shots, three hits and a minus-1 rating. Jones has featured heavily on the power play so far, and that's unlikely to change when Aaron Ekblad (personal) rejoins the team.
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Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk: Nets game-winner
Tkachuk scored a goal on two shots and added five hits in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Kings.
Tkachuk extended his point streak to three games with the third-period tally, which was the game-winner. He has two goals, one assist, seven shots on net, nine hits and a plus-2 rating across four contests this season. Tkachuk is a fixture in the Panthers' top six when healthy, and he should contribute significantly as a high-scoring power forward.
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Panthers' Jacob Markstrom: Locks down win
Markstrom stopped 19 of 20 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Kings.
The Kings struck first on Alex Laferriere's goal late in the first period, but Markstrom locked things down after that to help the Panthers pull off a comeback win. Markstrom is now 2-0-1 with four goals allowed on just 56 shots over three games this season. If the Panthers' defense continues to be this sharp, he won't have to do a lot to pile up wins throughout the years, though the absence of Aleksander Barkov (knee) hurts the team's overall structure. The Panthers are heading home to face the Wild on Saturday in their next game.
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Panthers' Brad Marchand: Hurt in Tuesday's game
Marchand sustained an apparent left leg injury in Tuesday's game versus the Kings, and there was no update on his status following the contest, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Marchand, who was in just his second game after returning from a surgically-repaired lower-body injury, came off the ice with no pressure on his left leg in the third period. The winger's status will be undetermined until further evaluations are completed. The Panthers' next game is Saturday at home versus the Wild, so there's a little time for the team to run tests to determine the severity of the issue, but based on how Marchand looked getting off the ice, he could miss time.
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Panthers' Aaron Ekblad: Likely to miss Tuesday's game
Ekblad (personal) is not expected to suit up in Tuesday's clash against the Kings, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
The Panthers aren't expected to make any lineup changes ahead of Tuesday's matchup, meaning that Ekblad is likely still with his family attending to a personal matter. The 30-year-old blueliner posted a power-play assist and two hits across his two appearances in the 2026-27 campaign. In his expected absence, Uvis Balinskis will likely be active once again Tuesday. Ekblad's next chance to return will be Saturday's contest against the Wild.
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Panthers' Jacob Markstrom: Tending twine Tuesday
Markstrom will defend the road net against the Kings on Tuesday.
Markstrom has stopped 33 of 36 shots en route to a 1-0-1 start to the 2026-27 campaign. He is coming off an 18-save effort in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to Anaheim. The Kings (0-1-1) have scored eight goals in two games this campaign.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Out 6-8 weeks
Barkov (lower body) will be out for approximately 6-8 weeks, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Tuesday.
Barkov opted for non-surgical rehab after suffering a lower-body injury in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to San Jose. Florida placed Barkov on long-term injured reserve Saturday. He didn't earn a point in his first two appearances of the 2026-27 campaign, but he recorded two shots on net, two blocked shots and one hit.
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Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe: Finds twine Sunday
Verhaeghe scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.
Verhaeghe has collected a goal, an assist, four shots and a plus-3 rating over three games this season. The 31-year-old winger is filling a top-six role, working primarily with Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk. Verhaeghe has logged at least 53 points in each of the last five seasons, though his shot volume plummeted last year, which could lead to lower offense if it doesn't bounce back. That said, his consistency makes him a reliable fantasy winger.
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Panthers' Brad Marchand: Scores in season debut
Marchand scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.
Marchand missed the first two games of the campaign due to a lower-body injury that required offseason surgery. At the start of the training camp, it was expected he would miss all of October, but he beat that timeline by a wide margin. The 38-year-old winger still carries significant injury risk -- he's missed time in four of the last five campaigns and has only played the full allotment of games in two years of his career. When healthy, Marchand is an effective agitator in the middle six who can chip in at a high pace on offense, particularly with the power play.
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Panthers' Jacob Markstrom: Handed overtime loss
Markstrom stopped 18 of 21 shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.
Anaheim's power play was the main problem, as Cutter Gauthier scored twice and Mikael Granlund tallied in overtime. Markstrom didn't face a lot of volume otherwise. He's allowed three goals on 36 shots over two games this season, so the Panthers' defensive structure has been effective to shelter the goalie. Florida wraps up its season-opening road trip against the Kings on Tuesday.
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Panthers' Aaron Ekblad: Late scratch in Anaheim
Ekblad (personal) is not available for Sunday's game in Anaheim, according to Armando Velez of Locked On Podcast Network.
Per Velez, the Panthers' television broadcast said that Ekblad is with his family, and the reason for his absence is a personal matter rather than an injury. It's unclear if the right-shot defenseman will be available for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles, but if Ekblad traveled back to Florida, he might not be an option for the Panthers until Saturday's home matchup against the Wild.
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Panthers' Gustav Forsling: Back in lineup Sunday
Forsling (upper body) will suit up Sunday in Anaheim, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Forsling was deemed a game-time decision Saturday after missing Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Sharks. The steady left-shot blueliner will slot in on the top pairing next to Dmitry Kulikov, as Aaron Ekblad (personal) isn't in Sunday's lineup.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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| Team |
1.91 (28th) |
1.91 (3rd) |
4.3 (31st) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| A. Barkov C Aleksander Barkov C | Lower Body |
| B. Marchand LW Brad Marchand LW | Leg |
| J. Gadjovich LW Jonah Gadjovich LW | Upper Body |