Florida is expected to start former Ducks goaltender Anthony Stolarz on Monday

The Florida Panthers will be looking to bounce back from a frustrating defeat when they host a special Monday afternoon matinee at Amerant Bank Arena.

Florida saw its nine-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night thanks to a standout effort by goaltender Nico Daws. 

In town to face the Cats are their expansion partners from out west, the Anaheim Ducks.

It’s been a tough year for Anaheim, who come into the game with a 14-27-1 record. Their 29 points are the third fewest in the NHL, ahead of only Chicago and San Jose.

One of the bright spots for the Ducks is someone who will be a familiar face to Florida fans. Former Panther Frank Vatrano is going to the NHL All-Star Game.

He’s up to 21 goals on the season and comes into Saturday’s battle in Sunrise with a goal in three consecutive games.

For the Panthers, defenseman Dmitry Kulikov did not skate when Florida held a full team practice at the new Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday.

Afterwards, Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurce indicated that whatever kept Kulikov off the ice wasn’t anything serious, but that his status for Monday’s game was TBD.

“He’s doing okay,” Maurice said. “He’ll be a game-timer tomorrow.”

If Kulikov can’t go, look for Josh Mahura to slide back into the lineup for the first time since Dec. 16.

In goal, Florida is expected to go with Anthony Stolarz, according to George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.

Stolarz has won each of his past two starts and enters Monday’s game with a 6-3-1 record, a strong .923 save percentage and a very tidy 1.95 goals against average.

Here are the Panthers projected lines and pairings for Monday’s matinee with the Ducks:

Evan Rodrigues – Sasha Barkov – Sam Reinhart

Carter Verhaeghe – Sam Bennett – Matthew Tkachuk

Eetu Luostarinen – Anton Lundell – Ryan Lomberg

Jonah Gadjovich – Kevin Stenlund – Will Lockwood

Gus Forsling – Aaron Ekblad

Niko Mikkola – Brandon Montour

Oliver Ekman-Larsson – Dmitry Kulikov 

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