Samoskevich listed as day to day with lower-body injury
The Florida Panthers will face the St. Louis Blues on Saturday without forward Mackie Samoskevich. He suffered a lower-body injury during Friday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Jack Studnicka has been named as his replacement in the lineup for the match at Amerant Bank Arena.
Samoskevich left the ice with 4:43 remaining in the third period of Friday’s contest. The Panthers confirmed he is listed as day to day. His absence comes after a strong December, during which he scored in five of his last ten games.
This season, the 20-year-old has recorded 17 points (4 goals, 13 assists) in 34 appearances. Meanwhile, Studnicka, who will step in, has played eight games so far, contributing 13 hits and two blocks. The Panthers enter the game in strong form, having won seven of their last eight matches. They currently sit second in the Atlantic Division with a 19-13-2 record.
Samoskevich’s injury leaves a gap in the lineup, but Studnicka will fill the role for now. The team’s recent winning streak suggests they remain competitive despite the setback. Fans will watch closely to see how the adjustment affects their performance against the Blues.
