Overview
- Jones was struck high by a deflected Alexis Lafreniere shot in the first period and left for the medical tent.
- Florida announced he would not return after logging 3:00 across three shifts.
- He was named to Team USA for the 2026 Olympics earlier in the day.
- Reports have mentioned a possible clavicle issue based on where he was hit, but no fracture has been confirmed.
- The game was his 900th in the NHL, and he entered the night leading Panthers defensemen with 24 points in 40 games.