Injury Report:
Ed Jovanovski had surgery on his hand two weeks ago, is currently skating, and expected back in March. Scottie Upshall had hernia surgery last week and is expected back at the end of March. Jacob Markstrom had knee surgery and is expected to return next week. Dmitry Kulikov had knee surgery two weeks ago, and is out until March. Jack Skille was put back on the injured list with a shoulder problem but may return any time. Marco Sturm had knee surgery this past Monday and is expected to be out until March. Jose Theodore has been out since before the All-Star break with a sore knee, but may be back this weekend.
Starting Lineup:
Forwards:
Tomas Fleischmann - Stephen Weiss - Kris Versteeg
Sean Bergenheim - Marcel Goc - Mikael Samuelsson
Mike Santorelli - Shawn Matthias - Krys Barch
Matt Bradley - John Madden - Tomas Kopecky
Defensemen:
Brian Campbell - Eric Gudbranson
Jason Garrison - Mike Weaver
Tyson Strachan - Keaton Ellerby
Goalie:
Scott Clemmensen will start the game, with Jose Theodore available on the bench.
Injury Report:
Simon Gagne is out indefinitely with a concussion. Scott Parse is on the injured reserve list and is not expected back this season.
Starting Lineup:
Forwards:
Dustin Brown - Anze Kopitar - Justin Williams
Dustin Penner - Mike Richards - Jarrett Stoll
Kyle Clifford - Andrei Loktionov - Trevor Lewis
Brad Richardson - Colin Fraser - Trent Hunter
Defensemen:
Rob Scuderi - Drew Doughty
Willie Mitchell - Jack Johnson
Matt Greene - Alec Martinez
Goalie:
A goalie has not been confirmed, but the Panthers are expecting to face Jonathan Quick.