What It Means:

The Panthers are likely losing both Aleksander Barkov (lower body) and Huberdeau for the rest of the year, putting a serious dent in the team's playoff chances. Head coach Tom Rowe understandably doesn't want to rush back one of the team's franchise players.

Huberdeau has scored 20 goals and 59 points this season while recording career-worst marks with a 48.5 Corsi For Percentage and -0.3 Relative Corsi For Percentage at Even Strength.