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Panthers close prospect tournament against Predators

Graphic design: Francisco Oporta

The Florida Panthers (1-1) will do battle with the Nashville Predators (2-0) in the first game of the day at the 2025 NHL Prospect Tournament, presented by Florida Blue. The Tampa Bay Lighting and Carolina Hurricanes will play the final game of the event at 3 p.m. The Cats beat Carolina 3-2 in a shootout on Friday before dropping a 3-2 decision to Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Panthers roster

Forwards: Shea Busch (61), Brett Chorske (45), Josh Davies (56), Jack Devine (33), Anton Lundmark (48), Robert Mastrosimone (98), Ryan McAllister (76), Liam McLinskey (43), Shamar Moses (34), Gracyn Sawchyn (59), Kai Schwindt (97), Hunter St. Martin (85), Ben Steeves (73), Cristophe Tellier (55), Sandis Vilmanis (95)

Defensemen: Marek Alscher (51), Carson Cameron (74), Mikulas Hovorka (96), Colton Huard (81), Ludvig Jansson (54), Eamon Powell (91), Phip Waugh (36)

Goalies: Cooper Black (31), Louis-Antoine Denault (41), Kirill Gerasimyuk (80)

Showcase rules

Any skater or goaltender in each of the four organizations on an entry-level contract (or less), provided they are 24 or younger with fewer than 20 games of NHL experience, are eligible to participate in the Prospects Showcase. Exceptions may be permitted with prior approval from all teams. Teams will dress 18 skaters and two goaltenders for each contest, consisting of three 20-minute periods followed by a five-minute, three-on-three overtime period if the game remains tied after regulation. Regardless of the final score, games will conclude with a five-player-per-team shootout.

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