"Panthers' Injury Woes Deepen: Ekblad and Kulikov Sidelined with Serious Injuries In a blow to the Florida Panthers' playoff hopes, head coach Paul Maurice revealed Thursday that key defensemen Aaron Ekblad and Dmitry Kulikov will be out of action, at least in the short term, due to significant injuries sustained during a morning skate at Baptist Health IcePlex. Ekblad, the team's top defenseman, has been diagnosed with a broken finger, while Kulikov suffered a broken nose. The timing of these injuries couldn't be worse for the Panthers, who are currently battling for a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs. With their roster already thin, the loss of these two defenders could prove to be a significant setback for the team."

Head coach Paul Maurice announced on Thursday after the team’s morning skate at Baptist Health IcePlex that defensemen Aaron Ekblad has a broken finger and Dmitry Kulikov suffered a broken nose in ...