Sam Reinhart will miss the Florida Panthers' game against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday due to injury.
Coach Paul Maurice made the announcement, stating the team wants to stay on top of Reinhart's health.
What happened?
The Panthers are being cautious with Reinhart, who has played a lot of hockey over the past five years.
Why it matters for Sam Reinhart
This will be only the fourth regular-season game Reinhart has missed since joining the Panthers in 2021.
He was forced to miss two playoff games.
Reinhart has been through three deep playoff runs with the Panthers and has also played for Canada at the 4 Nations and Winter Olympics.
What comes next?
Maurice expects Reinhart to play on Thursday against the Blue Jackets.
The coach believes the extra time off will help Reinhart moving forward.
Reinhart skated with the team at morning skate and spent time with the scratches and injured players, including Sasha Barkov.
The Panthers will be without their two leading scorers, Reinhart and Brad Marchand, against the Wings.
The game against the Detroit Red Wings is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.
The Panthers lead the all-time regular season series 41-22-7, with five ties.
The team's next game is on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets,
with the Panthers looking to bounce back from their recent loss.
Maurice said the team is trying to get ahead of Reinhart's injury,
adding two more days off to the existing three-day block between games.
Reinhart's health is a priority for the Panthers,
and the team is taking a cautious approach to manage his injury.
The Panthers are aiming to ensure Reinhart is healthy for the remainder of the season.
The decision to sit out Reinhart is a precautionary measure,
and the team is hopeful that the extra time off will help him recover.
Maurice's approach is focused on managing Reinhart's health,
rather than risking further injury.
The Panthers' game against the Blue Jackets on Thursday will be a crucial test,
with Reinhart expected to return to the lineup.
The team is looking to bounce back from their recent loss,
and Reinhart's return will be a significant boost.
The Panthers' injury list is a concern,
with Brad Marchand also missing time due to injury.
The team is working to manage the injuries,
and Maurice is taking a cautious approach to ensure the players' health.
The game against the Red Wings is a significant matchup,
with the Panthers looking to gain an advantage in the standings.
The team is focused on managing Reinhart's injury,
and the extra time off will help him recover.
The Panthers' next game is on Thursday,
and the team is looking to bounce back from their recent loss.
Reinhart's return will be a significant boost,
and the team is hopeful that he will be healthy for the remainder of the season.