PANTHERS (35-19-8) at JETS (26-31-4)
TV: 8 p.m. ET; FS-F, TSN3, NHL.TV
Season series: The Florida Panthers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 at BB&T Center on Feb. 20. Panthers forward Jaromir Jagr scored twice and goalie Roberto Luongo made 29 saves.
Panthers team scope: Forwards Jiri Hudler and Teddy Purcell will make their Florida debut after being acquired in separate trades this past weekend. Goaltender Al Montoya (upper body) is out, but coach Gerard Gallant said it is not expected to be a long-term injury, according to the Miami Herald. Goaltender Mike McKenna was recalled from Portland of the American Hockey League on an emergency basis to replace Montoya. Along with the trade of forward Brandon Pirri to the Anaheim Ducks, defenseman Jakub Kindl, who was also acquired in a trade this past weekend, was recalled from Portland; defenseman Michael Matheson and forward Gregg McKegg were sent to Portland. "This gives us depth at all positions," general manager Dale Tallon told the Panthers website. "These guys give us solid experience, playmaking ability, good hockey sense and just completes our team a little bit more and more options. It takes an army to get to the playoffs and hopefully when we get in they could take us deeper."
Jets team scope: It's the start of a five-game homestand for Winnipeg, which split road games at the Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday and Saturday, respectively. Goaltender Ondrej Pavelec is expected to start Tuesday, but coach Paul Maurice has not confirmed. Defenseman Adam Pardy was claimed off waivers by the Edmonton Oilers, but Maurice said that there will not be a player recalled from Manitoba of the AHL to replace him. "[Paul Postma] will come in and play on a regular basis," Maurice said. Forward Mathieu Perreault (personal) did not practice, but he is expected to play.
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