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Panthers' Sam Reinhart: Two helpers in win
Reinhart grabbed a pair of assists in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.
Reinhart got the primary assist on Matthew Tkachuk's power-play goal early in the second period before setting up Tkachuk again for an empty-netter in the third. With his effort Thursday, Reinhart has five points (one goal, four assists) throughout his current three-game point streak and 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in his last 11 contests. The 27-year-old forward is up to 28 goals and 31 assists through 76 games this season.
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Panthers' Alex Lyon: Earns second straight win
Lyon stopped 18 of 20 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over Montreal.
Lyon got his second win in as many days with Sergei Bobrovsky (illness) unavailable. The 30-year-old Lyon allowed a goal to Sean Farrell in the first period before Rafael Harvey-Pinard added a power-play marker in the third en route to an eventual 5-2 victory. Lyon improves to 5-3-1 with an .888 save percentage this season.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Grabs three points in win
Lundell tallied two goals in an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.
Lundell tied the game 1-1 in the first period, banging home a rebound from the slot. He'd pick up an assist on a Matthew Tkachuk goal in the second period before adding another tally in the third, stealing a puck in the offensive zone before beating Sam Montembeault on a breakaway. Lundell now has three goals and an assist in his last two games after he was held scoreless in his previous 12 contests. Overall, it's been a somewhat disappointing season for Lundell, posting 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) in 67 games after tallying 44 points in 65 games as a rookie.
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Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk: Three goals, four points in win
Tkachuk tallied three goals and an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over Montreal.
Tkachuk assisted on Anton Lundell's tally in the first period before adding two goals, including a power-play marker, in the second. Tkachuk would finish the hat trick with an empty-netter in the third, sealing Florida's 5-2 victory. The 25-year-old winger has 10 goals and 22 points in 14 games this month. The four-point effort also vaulted Tkachuk past the 100-point mark for the second time in his career. He's up to 101 points (38 goals, 63 assists) through 73 games this season.
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Panthers' Alex Lyon: Going back-to-back
Lyon will guard the road goal Thursday versus the Canadiens, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Lyon will play back-to-back nights with Sergei Bobrovsky (illness) not feeling well enough to play. The 30-year-old Lyon impressed Wednesday with 38 saves on 40 shots to earn the win, his fourth in eight outings at the NHL level this season.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Out Thursday
Bobrovsky (illness) isn't available for Thursday's contest against Montreal, per Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida.
Bobrovsky also missed Wednesday's game due to the illness. He has a 24-20-3 record, 3.07 GAA and .901 save percentage in 50 contests this season. With Bobrovsky out, Alex Lyon will start for the second time in as many days while Mack Guzda will serve as the backup.
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Panthers' Sam Bennett: Not available Thursday
Bennett (undisclosed) will not play Thursday versus the Canadiens, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.
The Panthers are set to use the same lineup as they did Wednesday in Toronto, which means Bennett will sit out for a sixth straight game. His next chance to play is Saturday in Columbus.
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Panthers' Brandon Montour: Two points including OT winner
Montour scored the game-winning goal in overtime after picking up a power-play assist in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
Montour helped out on Sam Reinhart's game-tying goal with one minute left in regulation before winning it in overtime with his 14th goal of the season. This was the sixth multi-point performance in the last 12 games for Montour, whose 63 points are eighth-most among NHL defensemen.
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Panthers' Sam Reinhart: Scores season-saving goal
Reinhart scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.
With a fifth consecutive regulation loss staring the Panthers in the face, Reinhart scored the team's biggest goal of the season, tying the score at 2-2 with exactly one minute left in regulation. He then assisted on Brandon Montour's overtime winner, which pulled Florida within one point of Pittsburgh for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Reinhart has played well during the Panthers' playoff push, producing seven goals and five assists in his last 10 games.
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Panthers' Alex Lyon: Steps up in crucial win
Lyon made 38 saves in Wednesdays' 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.
With Sergei Bobrovsky feeling under the weather after having lost three consecutive starts in regulation while allowing four-plus goals in each, the Panthers turned to Lyon and were rewarded with his best start of the season. Lyon tied his season best with two goals allowed, despite facing Toronto's top-10 offense. Florida moved within one point of the Penguins for the final playoff spot in the East, and the team will likely opt to ride the hot hand between Lyon and Bobrovsky down the stretch.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Not suiting up
Bobrovsky (illness) will miss Wednesday's game versus the Maple Leafs, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Bobrovsky will be sidelined for at least one game, though it's unclear if he'll be ready for Thursday's contest in Montreal. Alex Lyon will start Wednesday while Mack Guzda serves as backup.
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Panthers' Alex Lyon: Starting in Toronto
Lyon will guard the road goal Wednesday against the Maple Leafs, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Lyon will make his eighth appearance this season, having allowed 28 goals on 226 shots through his first seven outings. It's not a particularly favorable start for him Wednesday, as the Maple Leafs have averaged 3.42 goals per game.
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Panthers' Mack Guzda: Summoned from AHL
Guzda was promoted by Florida on Wednesday.
This might indicate that either Sergei Bobrovsky or Alex Lyon won't be available for Wednesday's game against Toronto. Guzda has a 2.86 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 26 AHL games with Charlotte this season. The 22-year-old hasn't made his NHL debut yet.
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Panthers' Sam Bennett: Ruled out again Wednesday
Bennett (undisclosed) will remain sidelined against the Leafs on Wednesday, Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network reports.
Bennett has missed 10 of the Panthers' last 17 contests and will be on the shelf for at least one more. When healthy, the winger has been a solid offensive producer with two goals and three assists in those seven outings. With Bennet still unavailable, Anton Lundell figures to maintain his place as the second-line center. Given the quick turnaround, it seems unlikely Bennett will be ready to face Montreal on Thursday either.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team |
3.43 (5th) |
3.38 (23rd) |
22.4 (11th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| S. Bobrovsky G Sergei Bobrovsky G | Illness |
| S. Bennett C Sam Bennett C | Undisclosed |
| S. Knight G Spencer Knight G | Personal |
| P. Hornqvist RW Patric Hornqvist RW | Concussion |
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