Panthers Gudas can return for Game 3

Florida Panthers veteran Radko Gudas was not part of the practice today. Still, the expectations are that he will be available for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final tomorrow, the manager Paul Maurice claimed.

Barbashev with a reverse hit directly to the head of Radko Gudas. No call on the play.

Gudas goes straight down the tunnel. #Timetohunt #Vegasborn pic.twitter.com/SRgmmhNNdM

— Connor Hrabchak (@ConnorHrabchak1) June 6, 2023

Eetu Luostarinen, who is not with the team since departing Game 4 of the East Conference Finals vs. the Carolina Hurricanes with a lower-body problem, is still injured and won’t be available for the upcoming game.

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Radko left the ice early on Sunday after trying to hit Knights attacker Ivan Barbashev but ended up injuring himself.

The veteran is one of the most important defencemen for the Panthers from this spring to the finals as he gave 3 assists and led the NHL with 81 hits over 18 matches.

Paul Maurice, again standing, says Panthers expect Radko Gudas to play in Game 3 tomorrow night. No Eetu Luostarinen. pic.twitter.com/xsro5lkBZT

— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) June 7, 2023