[Cali Panthers Fan]

Bump.

I'm a little sad that an active playoff thread made it to the 2nd page, but maybe that's due to 2 days off between games.

Both teams will be well rested after 3 games in 4 nights. Luongo was quoted as saying he really needed the rest. Looks like 36 years of age catches up to you at this point of the season. I don't know how Jagr still does it.

Vincent Trocheck is close, but will not play tonight for the Panthers. However, Steven Kampfer is available, but will be a game time decision. I wouldn't be surprised to see him or Jakub Kindl in the lineup over Petrovic, who has struggled to move the puck quickly or handle the Islanders' forecheck well.

Doesn't look like there will be any lineup changes for the Islanders.

Panthers have suffered some bad luck in their two losses. Islanders have dominated the special teams battle so far, with a 85% PK and a 33% PP. Panthers need to do better in that area to take back momentum in the series, as they are the better team 5 on 5.

This is a gut check game for this young team. I think they have it in them to rise up, but we'll have to see how it goes tonight. Going back home tied at 2 for a pivotal game 5 is a good situation to be in. Going back home down 3-1 with a possible elimination on the line in game 5 is a very bad situation to be in. They really have to play a spotless game tonight.

Let's Go Panthers!!!