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Panthers to Welcome Back Reinhart, Mikkola and Greer for Game 5

Their return bolsters Florida’s scoring and defensive depth with the opportunity to clinch a third straight Stanley Cup Final berth.

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Florida Panthers' Sam Reinhart (13) moves in on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Overview

  • Coach Paul Maurice confirmed after Wednesday’s morning skate that Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola and A.J. Greer are all likely to play Game 5 in Raleigh.
  • Reinhart missed the last two games with a lower-body injury sustained from a low check by Sebastian Aho.
  • During the regular season Reinhart led the Panthers with 39 goals and 81 points and earned a Selke Award finalist nod.
  • A.J. Greer has recorded two goals and one assist over 11 playoff games while Niko Mikkola has contributed three goals and two assists in 15 postseason contests.
  • Florida holds a 3–1 series lead and can clinch the Eastern Conference Final with a victory on Wednesday, sending the defending champions to their third straight Stanley Cup Final.