Defenseman/captain Ed Jovanovski, 36, who's recovering from hip surgery after playing just six games this season and is under contract for two more years, isn't interested in an early retirement.
It looks like Jovo could be ready for training camp next season.
April 29, 2013, 9:01 a.m.
Kris Versteeg (knee) is off his crutches and says he'll be clear to start skating Aug. 5. He will likely miss the start of 2013-14 season.
Versteeg had season ending knee surgery in March.
April 28, 2013, 1:51 p.m.
G Jacob Markstrom will start.
Markstrom allowed four goals on 17 shots in a blowout loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday. He will face his Florida counterparts for the third time this season. He is 1-1-0 with a 2.42 GAA and .907 SV% vs. the Lightning this season.
April 27, 2013, 6:21 p.m.
Timmons and Robak not skating. Strachan and Howden likely back in.
Strachan has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury. He has three assists and a minus-11 in 36 games this year.
April 25, 2013, 11:19 a.m.
Jacob Markstrom starts Panthers final home game tonight vs Leafs.
Markstrom played great stopping 36 of 38 shots in a win over the Rangers on Tuesday. He had lost six straight while giving up 25 goals prior to Tuesday's contest. He'll face a solid Leafs team tonight, look elsewhere.
April 25, 2013, 11:07 a.m.
Markstrom gets the nod tonight for the Panthers.
The young Swede has a a rough season after putting up some solid numbers last campaign. With 10 games tonight he probably isn't a viable starting option unless you are desperate.
April 23, 2013, 4:12 p.m.
Markys first off prob starting flapanthers
The young Swede has a a rough season after putting up some solid numbers last campaign. With 10 games tonight he probably isn't a viable starting option unless you are desperate.
April 23, 2013, 11:09 a.m.
With all of the injuries along the blue line, Dineen said post-practice that @c_robak will be recalled. #FlaPanthers
Robak has one assist in 15 games with the Panthers this year.
April 22, 2013, 1:18 p.m.
Defenseman Erik Gudbranson missed his second straight game after hurting his hand/wrist in the final minute of Thursday's loss to the Rangers, but could return Tuesday.
"He skated today, will skate [Monday] and I'm hoping he'll be ready Tuesday,'' Dineen said.
April 21, 2013, 5:25 p.m.
Panthers coach Kevin Dineen said Dmitry Kulikov is likely done for the season after sustaining an upper body injury Sunday against the Bruins.
Kulikov fell awkwardly after getting tangled up with Jaromir Jagr, was helped off the ice and did not return.
April 21, 2013, 3:58 p.m.
Kopecky will not play Sunday in Boston.
He did not participate in pregame warmups. We will update his status when it is known.
April 21, 2013, 12:17 p.m.
Tuukka gets the start on back to back days. He'll go up against Jacob Markstrom this afternoon
April 21, 2013, 12:09 p.m.
Peter Mueller will miss his third game of this road trip for #FlaPanthers to be with his family in South Florida
Mueller won't play Saturday against the Devils.
April 20, 2013, 12:35 p.m.
It will be Martin Brodeur (NJ) vs. Jacob Markstrom (FLA) in the nets.
Markstrom has lost his last 4 starts and was pulled in 2 of those games.
April 20, 2013, 12:31 p.m.
The #FlaPanthers have recalled defenseman Alex Petrovic from @SARampage. Will make NHL debut tonight w/ Kuba out of lineup.
No word yet on who will come out of the lineup
April 18, 2013, 2:06 p.m.
