The Panthers are one over now – forward wise – so Marco Sturm will be scratched tonight. He played about 12 minutes in his first game back from a concussion on Wednesday and is taking it slow so he doesn’t have a relapse of any kind.
With everyone healthy, Sturm might be the odd-man out. He has two goals and three points in 28 games with the Cats.
Although Sturm has plans to take some time off, he won't stay off the ice too long as he hopes to return next week as the Panthers kickoff a run of four straight divisional games on Feb. 1 against the Capitals.
Expect Sturm to get back into the lineup shortly. The veteran winger has two goals and three points through 27 games with the Cats.
Three of the four sidelined forwards traveled as Marco Sturm (concussion) needs another week of skating before he rejoins the lineup.
Sturm needs at least one more week before returning to the lineup. The veteran scored two goals and three points in 27 games with the Cats before getting hurt.
Currently-injured Marco Sturm is on the ice with the team for #FlaPanthers morning skate. #roadtorecovery
Sturm remains out indefinitely but his return to the ice is a welcome sign. The veteran scored two goals and three points in 27 games with the Cats before getting hurt.