Injuries continue to plague the Florida Panthers as the team faces a critical stretch of games in the NHL playoff push. While some key players are slowly making their way back to the lineup, others are falling victim to the grueling schedule. Notably, defenseman Brett Pesce is skating but remains a question mark for a potential return, leaving the Panthers' blue line vulnerable. Meanwhile, the team's hopes for a deep playoff run received a boost with the return of star forward Evgeni Malkin, who has been a dominant force in the league this season. However, the Panthers' injury woes continued with more players going down, casting a shadow over their chances of making a successful postseason run.
Brett Pesce is skating but questionable to return. Evgeni Malkin returned to the lineup, and more Florida Panthers go down with an injury.
