Dealing with a depleted lineup and a sputtering offense that has produced just two goals in the last three games, the Florida Panthers have summoned rookies Kyle Rau and Mike Matheson from the AHL's Portland Pirates to Sunrise. Both players have yet to see any NHL action, expect that change Saturday night when the Panthers face the Winnipeg Jets.
Rau is a former University of Minnesota standout who is tied with Portland Pirates teammate Rob Schremp for the club lead in goals with 17. The 23-year-old has added 10 helpers for 27 points in his 48 AHL games this season.