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According to George Richards of Florida Hockey Now, Reinhart (lower body) appears doubtful to play in Game 4 against Carolina on Monday.

The Panthers expect to know more about Reinhart's availability for Game 4 after Monday's morning skate. The 29-year-old forward sat out Saturday's 6-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 3. He has produced four goals, 11 points, 41 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and 30 hits across 14 appearances this postseason. If Reinhart remains unavailable to play Monday, Jesper Boqvist will probably skate on the top line again.

Kotkaniemi notched a power-play assist, five hits and two PIM in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 3.

Kotkaniemi was scratched for Game 2, but he rejoined the lineup in place of Jack Roslovic for Game 3. During the playoffs, Kotkaniemi has been limited to four assists, two of which have come with the man advantage. The center also has 16 shots on net, 27 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 12 playoff appearances. He should continue to see middle-six usage.

Jarvis scored a power-play goal, added two hits and went minus-2 in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 3.

Jarvis avoided missing time after getting hurt in Game 2 on Thursday. The 23-year-old netted his fifth goal of the postseason, but it was scored after the Panthers had a five-goal rally in the third period. Jarvis is at 13 points (eight on the power play), 31 shots on net, 42 hits, 10 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 13 playoff contests.

Stankoven scored a goal on four shots, added an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 3.

Both of Stankoven's points came on the power play. His goal tied the game at 1-1, but the Panthers had pulled far ahead by the time he set up Seth Jarvis' tally in the third period. This ended a four-game drought for Stankoven, who has played a supporting role in the playoffs. He's at four goals, three assists, 22 shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-2 rating over 13 playoff contests.

Lundell registered an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 3.

Lundell's offense has been limited in the Eastern Conference Finals -- he has just the one assist with four shots on net over the last three games. However, he's played his shutdown role very well, keeping the Hurricanes' offense in check as part of the Panthers' larger domination in the round. Lundell is up to 11 points, 29 shots on net, 19 hits, 16 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 15 playoff contests.

Bennett notched an assist, three shots on goal, six hits and 14 PIM in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 3.

Bennett set up a Niko Mikkola tally in the third period, which stood as the game-winner. In the Eastern Conference Finals, Bennett has three goals and two assists over three games. He's up to 14 points (nine goals, five helpers), 45 shots, 78 hits, 24 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 15 playoff contests. Between a career-best regular season and another huge playoff run, Bennett is positioning himself well for a big payday as a free agent this offseason.

Rodrigues notched two assists, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 3.

Rodrigues continues to serve in a top-six role and on the power play. While he remains without a goal this postseason, he has seven helpers over his last four games and a total of nine assists, 19 shots on net, 22 hits and a plus-2 rating over 13 appearances in these playoffs. The Panthers have won four straight games since he returned after missing two contests due to an undisclosed injury, so Rodrigues is playing his role nearly to perfection at this stage of the postseason.

Barkov scored twice, dished an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-4 in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 3.

Barkov netted both of his tallies during a five-goal third period for the Panthers. He also assisted on a Niko Mikkola tally in the first. During his four-game point streak, Barkov has three goals, four assists and six shots on net. The star center is up to six goals, nine helpers, 32 shots, 37 hits, 16 blocks and a plus-9 rating across 15 playoff appearances.

Reinhart (lower body) will not play in Saturday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Hurricanes, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

Reinhart left Thursday's Game 2 after taking a hit from Carolina's Sebastian Aho, and after one more shift, he did not return. The 29-year-old Reinhart is day-to-day and will miss at least one game. He has been productive in the postseason, collecting four goals and seven assists in 13 appearances. With Reinhart out, Jesper Boqvist will skate on the top line alongside Aleksander Barkov and Evan Rodrigues.

Draisaitl provided a power-play assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Friday's 3-0 win over the Stars in Game 2.

Draisaitl helped out on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' opening tally at 5:51 of the first period. The 29-year-old Draisaitl has five points over his last three games, and two of his four points in the Western Conference Finals have come on the power play. He's up to six goals, 14 helpers, 39 shots on net, 15 hits, 12 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 13 playoff outings.