Panthers' Rodrigues out for Game 5 after Ekman-Larsson hit
Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and won't play in Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Paul Maurice confirmed, according to TSN's Chris Johnston.
Rodrigues exited Game 4 and didn't return after a hit by Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson in the third period. Officials initially assessed Ekman-Larsson a major for interference but reduced it to a minor penalty after review.
Two minute minor for interference as Ekman-Larsson hammered Rodrigues without the puck#TimeToHunt | #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/6p2SL1BG1e
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Rodrigues tallied 15 goals and 32 points in 82 regular-season games this season and has three assists through nine playoff contests.
Jesper Boqvist will draw into the Panthers' lineup.
The series is tied 2-2, with the home team winning each game.
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