Projected Lineups: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Matchup

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The upcoming matchup between the Maple Leafs and the Panthers is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be available for viewing on platforms such as Hulu, ESPN+, TSN4, and TVAS. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the league.

Projected Lineups: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers

Maple Leafs’ Projected Lineup

Matthew Knies — Auston Matthews — Max Domi
Easton Cowan — John Tavares — William Nylander
Dakota Joshua — Nicolas Roy — Bobby McMann
Steven Lorentz — Scott Laughton — Nicholas Robertson

Morgan Rielly — Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Jake McCabe — Troy Stetcher
Simon Benoit — Phillippe Myers

Goalies: Joseph Woll, Dennis Hildeby

Injury Report

Scratched: Calle Jarnkrok, Matias Maccelli, Dakota Mermis
Injured: Chris Tanev (upper body), Anthony Stolarz (upper body), Brandon Carlo (lower body)

Panthers’ Projected Lineup

Brad Marchand — Anton Lundell — Sam Reinhart
Carter Verhaeghe — Sam Bennett — A.J. Greer
Jesper Boqvist — Evan Rodrigues — Mackie Samoskevich
Noah Gregor — Jack Studnicka — Luke Kunin

Gustav Forsling — Aaron Ekblad
Niko Mikkola — Seth Jones
Uvis Balinskis — Jeff Petry

Goalies: Sergei Bobrovsky, Daniil Tarasov

Injury Report

Scratched: Donovan Sebrango, Jack Devine
Injured: Aleksander Barkov (knee), Matthew Tkachuk (lower body), Tomas Nosek (knee), Jonah Gadjovich (upper body), Dmitry Kulikov (shoulder), Eetu Luostarinen (lower body), Cole Schwindt (broken arm)

Status Update

Brandon Carlo, a defenseman for the Maple Leafs, is reportedly returning to Toronto for potential surgery. Coach Craig Berube has indicated that Carlo’s situation has taken an unexpected turn since he has been sidelined since November 13.

Simon Benoit has rejoined the Maple Leafs after a personal absence and is expected to participate in this match. In Panthers news, Sam Reinhart, who missed practice sessions leading up to the game, is confirmed to play. Additionally, Jack Studnicka has been recalled from the AHL and will be in the lineup for the Panthers.