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Douglas (upper body) is listed as day-to-day and is expected to miss Tuesday's practice.

Douglas has been kept in check offensively across four appearances this season, as he's logged zero points, seven PIM, one shot on goal, 10 hits and five blocked shots. With the 26-year-old forward slated to miss Tuesday's practice, his status for Wednesday's home clash against the Kraken is up in the air. If he's to miss the contest, Jani Nyman would be his likely replacement.

Connors was recalled from AHL Ontario on Tuesday.

Connors has notched one goal and six assists in 11 AHL appearances this campaign. The 23-year-old forward didn't have a point in two NHL regular-season outings with the Kings in 2025-26.

Hathaway logged an assist in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.

It took more than a month, but Hathaway has his first point as a Panther. The 34-year-old has been a regular in the lineup, though he's averaging just 9:42 of ice time. Monday was also the first game of the year where he failed to record a hit. Hathaway has added 62 hits and 27 PIM this season, but with four shots on net and a minus-3 rating across 15 outings, his fantasy value is limited to deep banger leagues.

Bennett scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.

Bennett hadn't logged a point in his last five games. His last contribution was a hat trick versus the Kraken on Oct. 17. That's not ideal for a player filling in as a top-line center, though Bennett's usage is more of a general top-six nature. He's struggled a bit this season with four goals, three assists, 39 shots on net, 32 hits, 11 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 15 appearances.

Reinhart scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.

Reinhart has three goals and two assists during a four-game point streak. The 30-year-old continues to fill in down the middle while the Panthers are without Aleksander Barkov (knee). Reinhart has been streaky early in 2026-27, but he's collected a good total with eight goals, five assists, 46 shots on net and 26 hits across 15 appearances.

Rodrigues (illness) will play in Tuesday's home clash against the Oilers, per Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News.

Rodrigues won't miss any time after he popped up on Monday's injury report with an illness. The 33-year-old center has posted two goals, five points, 17 shots on net and 20 hits across 14 appearances this season. He'll likely return to his third-line role for Tuesday's clash, but he remains off the fantasy radar until he can snap his three-game scoreless skid.

Finnie scored an empty-net goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-3 win over the Panthers.

Finnie's point streak is up to four games (three goals, one assist). The 21-year-old is handling a top-line role and doesn't really look out of place. He's up to seven goals, four assists, 35 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-10 rating across 15 contests. Finnie's continued chemistry with Alex DeBrincat is a positive sign for both players in a post-Dylan Larkin (suspension) world.

Mantha (undisclosed) is expected to play against Edmonton on Tuesday, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Mantha won't miss additional time after leaving Friday's 5-2 win over Vegas because of an undisclosed injury. He participated in Monday's practice and Tuesday's morning skate. Mantha has earned three goals, six points, 17 shots on net and eight hits in 14 appearances this season.

DeBrincat scored a goal on four shots in Monday's 5-3 win over the Panthers.

DeBrincat ended a five-game goal drought with the tally, which put the Red Wings ahead 2-1. The winger has been one of Detroit's most consistent producers so far. He's up to seven goals, nine assists, 55 shots on net, 15 hits and a plus-10 rating over 15 appearances in a top-six role.

Connelly scored a goal in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Bruins.

Connelly had gone five games without a goal, picking up a pair of assists in that span. The 20-year-old winger has filled a middle-six role to begin his NHL career, and he's adjusted fairly well so far on a team with high expectations. He's at five goals, five assists, 27 shots on net, eight hits and an even plus-minus rating across 16 outings on the year.