This instinct is how Noel Acciari scored eight goals in three games playing with Jonathan Huberdeau in December. This instinct is also why the Florida Panthers almost never make lineup changes when they’re winning, so as the Cats are on a six-game winning streak, it stands to reason there won’t be any changes when they return from their eleven-day break.
When they return against Montreal, MacKenzie Weegar will be eligible to come off LTIR and will be healthy to play. Weegar played top pair minutes earlier this season and is easily the best pure defender the Panthers have on the blue line.