GameDay Caterwaul: Blues at Panthers Open Forum

• WHO: Florida Panthers (24-19-11 59P) vs St. Louis Blues (36-15-4 76P)
• WHEN: 5:00 p.m. ET - LBC GameThread right here at 4:30ish
• WHERE: BB&T Center - Miami Ft. Lauderdale Sunrise, FL
• WHERE TO WATCH: Fox Sports Florida, Fox Sports Midwest
• TICKETS: Single game
• WHERE TO LISTEN: WQAM 560
• ENEMY INTEL: St. Louis Game Time
• OPPONENT BREAKDOWN: Kevin scouts the Blues
• FLA IN SEASON SERIES: Game 2 of 2 (0-1)
• ALL-TIME VS STL: 7W-17L-3T 1OTL 0SOL 46GF 74GA
• PROJECTED STARTERS: Elliott (firm), Luongo (probable)
• PLAYER STATS: Florida / St. Louis
• TWITTER TAGS: #FlaPanthers, #STLBlues, #STLvsFLA
• NOTES: D Shane O'Brien was recalled Saturday to cover Dmitry Kulikov's spot (pending suspension).

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Last game for the Cats: 2-0 loss in Dallas Friday

Past five: 2-2-1 12GF 11GA (streak: 2L)

Last game for the Blues: 6-3 victory in Tampa Bay Thursday

Past five: 3-2-0 14GF 15GA (streak: 2W)

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NHL Preview:

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Eastern Wildcard Race on Sunday (full standings / playoff chances):

• PHILADELPHIA (10th/56P/55GP) at Buffalo (39P), 7:30 p.m., NBCSN
• WASHINGTON (7th/68P/56GP) at Anaheim (77P), 8:00
• Idle: BOS (8th/63P/55GP)

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Panthers, SoFla Media & Loyal Opposition on the Tweets

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Ed. Note: I just moments ago learned of the tragic passing of former Panther Steve Montador; all of us at Litter Box Cats pass along our prayers to his family and friends at this terrible hour. He was a memorable player and outstanding gentleman.