Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice speaks before his team plays host to the New York Islanders on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
The Panthers are a win away from clinching a playoff spot; the Islanders are six points back of Washington for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Florida will have Aaron Ekblad back in the lineup; Anthony Stolarz starts in goal.
Tuesday, Florida lost 4-3 to the Boston Bruins.
The Panthers got goals from Evan Rodrigues, Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe as Sasha Barkov returned to the lineup.
Florida is home for the next two games, playing host to the Islanders and Red Wings.
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FHN !
Go go Cats! Good to have Ekblad back. Islanders will be fighting tooth and nail.