Duclair contributed a goal in a 4-3 victory over Carolina in Game 4 on Wednesday.
Duclair opened the scoring just 41 seconds into the contest to provide the Panthers with the early lead. The marker snapped his five-game goal slump. Duclair's up to three goals and nine points in 15 playoff appearances this year.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Deals two helpers
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Duclair recorded two assists, eight shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 quadruple-overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 1.
Duclair's contributions came in regulation, as he set up second-period tallies by linemates Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe. This was Duclair's first multi-point effort of the postseason. He's been solid in a top-six role with eight points, 27 shots, 12 hits and a minus-3 rating through 12 playoff appearances.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Bags apple versus Leafs
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Duclair recorded an assist versus Toronto on Tuesday.
For the second straight game, Duclair failed to register a single shot on net despite playing in a first-line role alongside Aleksander Barkov. Still, the Quebec native has points in three of his last four games since returning from an undisclosed injury. If he starts shooting the puck, Duclair could be a top-end fantasy target.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Good to go
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Duclair (undisclosed) will be available to play in Game 5 against Boston on Wednesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Duclair fully participated in Tuesday's practice after being a late scratch for Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Bruins. He experienced some pain during the pregame warmups, which is what led to him sitting out that contest. Duclair will probably replace Zac Dalpe on the third line in Wednesday's must-win matchup for the Panthers. Boston currently has a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Dealing with injury
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Duclair didn't play in Game 4 against Boston on Sunday because of an undisclosed injury, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Duclair was a late scratch for Florida's 6-2 loss Sunday after experiencing some pain during the pregame warmups. He has posted seven shots on goal and four hits in three outings this postseason. If Duclair is unavailable for Game 5 on Wednesday, Zac Dalpe could replace him on the third line again.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Scratched Sunday
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Duclair will not be in Sunday's lineup against Boston, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Duclair has averaged 12:48 of ice time with a minus-6 rating through three games this series. Zac Dalpe will fill a middle-six role with Duclair out.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Three-point effort against Jackets
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Duclair notched three assists in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
He jumped on the train a bit late, as his first point didn't come until the second period, but Duclair had a hand in each of Carter Verhaeghe's final three goals of the game as his linemate potted four in total. Duclair had just three assists across 12 games in March, and his slump-breaking performance comes at the right time for the Panthers, who climbed into a wild card spot with the win.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Back in action Thursday
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Duclair (illness) will return to the lineup versus Toronto on Thursday.
Duclair sat out Tuesday's contest versus the Flyers. He started the season on injured reserve after undergoing offseason surgery to repair a torn Achilles. He has a goal and three assists in nine games this season.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Missed game with illness
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Duclair missed Tuesday's game versus the Flyers due to an illness, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Duclair was a surprise scratch, and now the Panthers have provided a reason. It's unclear if he'll be feeling better in time to play Thursday versus the Maple Leafs.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Won't play against Flyers
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Duclair (undisclosed) did not take part in pregame warmups and isn't expected to play Tuesday against Philadelphia, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Duclair has produced one goal, three assists, 23 shots on net and eight hits in nine games this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Casey Fitzgerald, who will suit up as the seventh defenseman.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Ready to return Saturday
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Duclair (illness) will play Saturday versus the Jets, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Duclair will return to his usual top-line spot after a one-game absence. Casey Fitzgerald will be scratched to make room for Duclair in the lineup, while Sam Reinhart will move back down to the third line.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Not playing Friday
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Duclair (illness) has been ruled out of Friday's game versus Chicago according to coach Paul Maurice, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
The good news is that Duclair is expected to return Saturday against Winnipeg. The 27-year-old winger has a goal and two assists in five games this season after missing the first 60 games of the year recovering from offseason Achilles surgery.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Misses practice Thursday
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Duclair missed practice Thursday with an illness, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Duclair has to be considered a game-time decision Friday versus Chicago. He has only played five games this season, as he missed the first 60 contests recovering from offseason Achilles surgery. He has a goal and two assists with 16 shots on goal this season.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Picks up helper in return
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Duclair recorded an assist in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Sabres.
Seeing his first action of the season after recovering from offseason surgery on his Achilles, Duclair set up Carter Verhaeghe for the Panthers' only tally of the night. Duclair saw some power-play time and a regular shift in the top six, and he rounded out his evening with five hits, four shots and a plus-1 rating, so it doesn't look like Florida is going to ease him back into the lineup. The 27-year-old could provide a nice fantasy boost down the stretch.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Ready for season debut
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Coach Paul Maurice believes Duclair (Achilles) is "ready to go" ahead of Friday's game versus the Sabres, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Duclair still needs to be activated off long-term injured reserve, but all signs are pointing to him making his season debut against Buffalo on Friday. The 27-year-old winger racked up 31 goals and 58 points through 74 contests last season, making him an intriguing waiver wire pickup for fantasy managers looking to add some firepower for the stretch run.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Could be ready for Friday
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Duclair (Achilles) could be back in the lineup as early as Friday against Buffalo, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Coach Paul Maurice said Sunday that the team will see how Duclair progresses during practices this week before finalizing a return date. The 27-year-old forward is close to being ready to make his season debut. Duclair produced 31 goals and 58 points in 74 games during the 2021-22 campaign.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Getting closer
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Duclair (Achilles) is getting close to being ready to make his season debut, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Duclair was a full participant in Monday's morning skate for the first time since undergoing offseason Achilles surgery. He could be available to return to the lineup at some point after Florida's four-game road trip this week. Duclair notched 31 goals and 58 points in 74 games during the 2021-22 campaign.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Still wearing non-contact jersey
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Duclair (Achilles) is wearing a non-contact jersey at practice Friday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Duclair resumed skating almost two months ago after offseason surgery. It was thought he was weeks away from returning at that time but Duclair is still not allowed contact in practice. Duclair has yet to play this season, after scoring 31 goals and adding 27 assists in 74 games during the 2021-22 campaign.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Skating hard at practice Saturday
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Duclair (Achilles) is in a non-contact jersey at practice Saturday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Duclair was seen skating hard, which is great news as he recovers from Achilles tendon surgery in July. The winger has yet to play this season after he potted 31 goals and added 27 assists in 74 games during the 2021-22 season. The Panthers miss his offensive game, as they have dropped from the top-scoring team in the NHL last season to 15th-best in 2022-23. Duclair hopes to return after the All-Star Game in early February.
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Panthers' Anthony Duclair: Week-to-week
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Duclair (Achilles) is considered to be week-to-week, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Coach Paul Maurice expects to know more about Duclair's timeline for a return after the NHL All-Star break. The Panthers forward hasn't played yet this season after undergoing surgery to repair an Achilles tendon injury in July. Duclair, who has been back skating, accounted for 31 goals and 58 points in 74 games during the 2021-22 campaign.
