Flames Face Off Against Panthers in Sunrise Showdown

Sunrise, Florida – The Calgary Flames are set to battle the Florida Panthers today at the Amerant Bank Arena, kicking off at 4 p.m. ET. This matchup is crucial for both teams as they vie for better standings in their respective conferences.

Latest from the Flames shows they are expected to go with a lineup that includes Jonathan Huberdeau, Morgan Frost, and Matt Coronato as their top line. Other forwards include Yegor Sharangovich, Nazem Kadri, and Joel Farabee. Connor Zary, Mikael Backlund, and Blake Coleman will round out the forward group, while Ryan Lomberg, John Beecher, and Adam Klapka are also in action.

On defense, the Flames project Kevin Bahl alongside Rasmus Andersson, Yan Kuznetsov with MacKenzie Weegar, and Joel Hanley paired with Brayden Pachal. Devin Cooley will be the starting goalie, while Dustin Wolf will be on standby. The team reports scratches for Jake Bean, Dryden Hunt, and Sam Morton, and injury concerns remain for Martin Pospisil, Zayne Parekh, and Samuel Honzek.

The Panthers, conversely, aim to rebound after a disappointing 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. They will likely feature a top line of Mackie Samoskevich, Anton Lundell, and Brad Marchand, supported by Jesper Boqvist, Evan Rodrigues, and Sam Reinhart. Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Bennett, and A.J. Greer will follow in the lineup.

Florida’s defense is slated to include Gustav Forsling, paired with Aaron Ekblad, and Niko Mikkola alongside Seth Jones. Uvis Balinskis and Jeff Petry complete the defensive setup, while Daniil Tarasov is set to be the starting goalie. The Panthers will be without key players like Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk due to injuries.

Both teams are looking to capitalize on their matchup, with the Flames currently having a shaky record. They will strive to improve their performance following a 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning last game. This contest represents a chance for the Flames to secure redemption after a series of inconsistent performances this season.

Fans can catch the action live on SCRIPPS, SNW, SNO, and SNE, as well as through the radio on Sportsnet 960. Stay tuned for an exciting showdown between two competitive teams.