70 Patric Hornqvist RW

Hornqvist scored a power-play goal on six shots, dished an assist and added three hits in Monday's 4-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.

Hornqvist gave the Panthers a two-goal lead just 35 seconds into the third period. He added the lone helper on Frank Vatrano's empty-net tally. The 34-year-old Hornqvist has made his presence felt in the first-round series with five points, 15 hits, 12 PIM and 17 shots on net through five contests.

Hornqvist provided an assist and 12 PIM in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Tampa Bay in Game 4.

Hornqvist and the Panthers laid down the law late in Game 4 after getting blown out, being assessed multiple game misconducts. The 34-year-old was given a match penalty in the aftermath of a hit on Mikhail Sergachev that caused the Russian defenseman to leave the game. The Panthers now face elimination Monday in Game 5 at home.

According to coach Joel Quenneville, Hornqvist (upper body) will return to the lineup for Sunday's Game 1 versus Tampa Bay, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Hornqvist is expected to slot into a third-line role as well as a spot on Florida's top power-play unit for Game 1 after missing the final seven contests of the regular season. The veteran winger has racked up 32 points through 44 games this campaign.

Hornqvist (upper body) will remain out for Monday's season finale against the Lightning, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Hornqvist will end the regular season with a seven-game absence, but he was considered on the verge of returning for the past couple games, so the veteran winger is expected to be available for the start of the playoffs. He'll finish the campaign with 14 goals and 18 assists in 44 appearances.

Hornqvist (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Lightning.

Although Hornqvist won't play Saturday, he's fully expected to be ready to return for Monday's rematch with Tampa Bay. He's racked up 32 points through 44 games this season.

As expected, Hornqvist (upper body) is slated to return to action Saturday versus Tampa Bay, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Hornqvist has missed Florida's last five games with an upper-body issue, but he should return to his usual middle-six role as well as a spot on one of the Panthers' power-play units Saturday. He's picked up 32 points through 44 contests this season.

Hornqvist (upper body) is expected to make his return over the weekend, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

The Panthers' only game this upcoming weekend is Saturday against Tampa Bay, so it sounds like that date is being used as the target for Hornqvist's return. Hornqvist has been sidelined since April 24 and will likely miss Monday's game against Dallas and Thursday's clash with the Lightning.

Hornqvist (upper body) is progressing in his recovery, but he won't play against the Blackhawks on Thursday or Saturday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Hornqvist will set his sights on returning to action Monday versus Dallas. The gritty winger has racked up 14 goals and 32 points through 44 games this campaign.

Hornqvist (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game Tuesday in Nashville, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Hornqvist's absence Monday was originally believed to be a healthy scratch, but he's evidently dealing with an upper-body injury. Per coach Joel Quenneville, the veteran winger is day-to-day, so Hornqvist could be back as soon as Thursday in Chicago. The Panthers promoted Aleksi Heponiemi and Grigori Denisenko from the taxi squad, and both rookie forwards are expected to enter the lineup Tuesday.

Hornqvist (undisclosed) is not in Monday's lineup against the Predators, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Hornqvist was a healthy scratch for an April 20 matchup with Columbus to give him a rest day. It appears that his absence Monday is a similar situation. The 34-year-old has 32 points in 44 games this season and will likely be in the lineup Tuesday against Nashville.

Hornqvist (rest) will skate on the Panthers' first line against Carolina on Thursday, George Richards of Panthers Press Box reports.

After sitting out Tuesday's clash with Columbus, Hornqvist not only will be back in the lineup but also jump up to the first line with Aleksander Barkov. The gritty veteran should also rejoin the No. 1 power-play unit and take up residence in front of the net. Prior to his absence. Hornqvist registered two goals on 27 shots and four helpers in his last nine outings and will look to pick up where he left off.

Hornqvist received a maintenance day Tuesday and is expected to be in the lineup Thursday versus the Hurricanes, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Hornqvist needed a day off, but it's not likely this lasts longer than one game. The 34-year-old winger plays a heavy style, which likely led to him getting rest. Fantasy managers will want to double-check on his status prior to puck drop Thursday.

Hornqvist (undisclosed) is not available for Tuesday's game against Columbus, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Hornqvist was a late scratch for Tuesday's game, and it's possible that he's been given the night off as a healthy scratch. The veteran winger has 14 goals and 31 points in 42 games this season. He'll be questionable for Thursday's tilt with Carolina.

Hornqvist scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Lightning.

The 34-year-old was credited with his 14th goal of the season when Nikita Gusev's rebound attempt banked in off of Hornqvist. Hornqvist just keeps on producing in his 13th NHL season, tallying 30 points in 41 games as a first-year Panther.

Hornqvist registered an even-strength goal Thursday in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Lightning.

The crafty veteran opened the scoring in the contest, beating world-class goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy with a slick backhand over his pads. Hornqvist's first season with the Panthers has gone quite well since he's buried 12 goals to complement 16 assists over 39 games, plus he's returned to double-digit totals on the power play: seven goals and four helpers in that key special teams spot.

Hornqvist (undisclosed) will be activated off injured reserve and play Saturday versus Columbus, George Richards of Panthers Press Box reports.

Hornqvist will return to a prominent role Saturday, skating on the Panthers' second line and top power-play unit. The veteran winger has racked up 12 goals and 25 points in 33 games this campaign.

Hornqvist (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, George Richards of Panthers Press Box reports.

Hornqvist was already designated to miss a week with the injury. His placement on injured reserve guarantees that he'll be out at least until April 1 versus the Red Wings, but there's a realistic chance he misses more games beyond that.

Head coach Joel Quenneville said Saturday that Hornqvist (undisclosed) will miss roughly a week, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Hornqvist exited Thursday's game against the Blackhawks with an undisclosed injury, and it appears he'll miss a few games as a result. The 34-year-old was having a solid campaign prior to this injury, posting 12 goals and 13 assists across 33 contests. The Panthers will likely need to mix up their lines with both Hornqvist and Aleksander Barkov (lower body) out.

Hornqvist (undisclosed) was hurt in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks. After the game, head coach Joel Quenneville labeled the winger day-to-day, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Hornqvist was hit by Nikita Zadorov in the third period of Thursday's contest and had trouble leaving the ice. He was unable to return to the game. More information should arise on Hornqvist's status Friday, which will likely determine his availability for Saturday's game against the Stars.

Hornqvist scored a power-play goal on four shots and added three hits with two PIM in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.

Hornqvist deflected a Keith Yandle point blast to tie the game at 3-3 with 13:35 left in the third period. The 34-year-old right winger has been a terrific pickup for the Panthers, providing 12 goals -- including a team-leading seven on the power play -- and 25 points in just 31 games. Hornqvist has reached the 20-goal plateau eight times in his NHL career and would be a sure bet to make it nine if not for the abbreviated schedule in 2020-21.