Panthers lineup today: Florida’s projected lineup for Game 2 against the Edmonton Oilers

On Friday, the Florida Panthers will look to even up the Stanley Cup Finals against the Edmonton Oilers after losing Game 1 on Wednesday.

The reigning champs took an early lead, and managed to hold onto it for much of the game. However, a third period equalizer from the Oilers, combined with an overtime goal from Leon Draisaitl, led to the loss.

Before the series shifts to Florida for Games 3 & 4, the Panthers will look to head home with the series tied 1-1.

Florida Panthers projected lines

Note: Lines subject to change

Forwards

Evan Rodrigues - Aleksander Barkov - Sam Reinhart
Carter Verhaeghe - Sam Bennett - Matthew Tkachuk
Eetu Luostarinen - Anton Lundell - Brad Marchand
Jesper Boqvist - Tomas Nosek - Jonah Gadjovich

Defense

Gustav Forsling - Aaron Ekblad
Niko Mikkola - Seth Jones
Nate Schmidt - Dmitry Kulikov

Goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky
Vitek Vanecek

Powerplay

Matthew Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov, Evan Rodrigues, Sam Reinhart, Aaron Ekblad
Brad Marchand, Anton Lundell, Sam Bennett, Carter Verhaeghe, Seth Jones

Penalty kill

Tomas Nosek, Eetu Luostarinen, Gustav Forsling, Aaron Ekblad
Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart, Dmitry Kulikov, Seth Jones

Looking at the latest surrounding Panthers winger AJ Greer

Heading into Game 1, reports emerged that Panthers winger AJ Greer would be sidelined with a lower body injury.

Greer was listed as a game-time decision after playing just under four minutes in Florida's 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on May 28. However, his status was changed to out prior to puck drop.

Jesper Boqvist made his return, slotting in on the team's fourth line.

Ahead of Game 2, Greer is once again listed as a game-time decision, but the winger notably participated in an optional practice on Thursday. It gave their fans hope he could return to action soon.

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This postseason, Greer has logged three points (two goals, one assist) after finishing the regular season with a career-high 17 (six goals, 11 assists).

If Greer doesn't return to action on Friday, he'll likely be back on the ice in Game 3 on Monday.

About the author

Evan Bell is a journalist specializing in the NBA and NHL at Sportskeeda, whose love for the game stems from a childhood spent watching the Chicago Bulls. He has been there through their highs and lows, from the Jordan era to the exciting Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah years.

Evan finds the 82-game season and the intensity of playoff basketball exhilarating, and he also revels in the offseason drama. Phil Jackson stands out as his favorite coach, whom he admires for his composed leadership and success in managing dynamic personalities like Dennis Rodman.

To deliver top-quality content, Evan fact-checks information while diligently keeping up with the action year-round.

When he's not writing, Evan follows tennis and Greek football, and also plays basketball and tennis.

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Panthers lineup today: Florida’s projected lineup for Game 2 against the Edmonton Oilers | Stanley Cup Finals, June 6, 2025

Florida Panthers projected lines

Looking at the latest surrounding Panthers winger AJ Greer