Greer (lower body) will be in the lineup versus Edmonton in Game 3 on Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Greer will make his Stanley Cup Finals debut after missing the previous two games due to his lower-body injury. With Greer back in action, Jesper Boqvist figures to find himself relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch. Greer has managed just three points in 12 postseason contests but has dished out 45 hits and figures to add some physicality to the Panthers' already abrasive lineup.
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Panthers' A.J. Greer: Not available for Game 2
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Greer (lower body) has been ruled out for Game 2 in Edmonton on Friday, but he could return for Game 3 in Florida on Monday, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.
Greer has missed two of the last three games, managing to play only 4:16 in the finale versus Carolina on May 28. The 28-year-old has two goals and one assist in 12 playoff games. Look for Jesper Boqvist to remain in the lineup on the fourth line with Greer's absence.
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Panthers' A.J. Greer: Unavailable for Game 1
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Greer (lower body) is set to miss Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against Edmonton on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Greer was initially projected to be a game-time decision, but head coach Paul Maurice ruled him out after the forward missed the morning skate. Jesper Boqvist will draw into the lineup and is projected to serve on the fourth line. Greer's next chance to play will come in Game 2 on Friday.
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Panthers' A.J. Greer: Game-time call
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Greer (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals versus Edmonton on Wednesday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Greer missed Florida's morning skate, so Jesper Boqvist skated on the fourth line in his place. If Greer ends up missing the Stanley Cup opener, then Boqvist will probably end up serving in that role for the game. Greer has two goals, three points, 10 PIM, 11 shots, 45 hits and seven blocks across 12 playoff appearances this year.
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Panthers' A.J. Greer: Day-to-day
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Greer (lower body) is day-to-day and questionable for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Edmonton on Wednesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Greer sustained an injury versus Carolina on May 24 and missed Game 4 on Monday before logging only 4:22 of playing time in Wednesday's series-clinching win over the Hurricanes in Game 5. The 28-year-old has two goals and an assist in 12 playoff appearances after tallying six goals and 17 points in 81 outings during the regular season. If Greer is unavailable for Wednesday's series opener, Jesper Boqvist, Nico Sturm or Mackie Samoskevich could play against the Oilers.
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Panthers' A.J. Greer: Available against Canes
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Greer (undisclosed) will be in the lineup versus Carolina for Game 5 versus Carolina, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Greer set new personal bests in assists (12), points (17) and games played (81) during the regular season. With the 28-year-old winger back in action, he figures to bump Nico Sturm from his spot on the fourth line. In the postseason, Greer has generated two goals, one assist and 11 shots while dishing out 44 hits over 11 outings.
Greer (undisclosed) won't play against Carolina on Monday in Game 4, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Greer sustained an injury late in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 3 and will miss at least one contest. He has contributed two goals, one assist, 11 shots on net, seven blocked shots and 44 hits through 11 appearances this postseason. Nico Sturm will replace Greer in Monday's lineup.
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Panthers' A.J. Greer: Expected to play in Game 4
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Greer (undisclosed) should be fine to play in Game 4 versus Carolina on Monday, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.
Greer registered five hits and two blocked shots in a 6-2 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday in Game 3 before exiting late in the third period. He has generated two goals, one assist, 11 shots on net, seven blocked shots and 44 hits through 11 appearances this postseason.
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Panthers' A.J. Greer: Hurt in Game 3
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Greer (undisclosed) did not finish Game 3 versus the Hurricanes on Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
There was no update on Greer's status following the contest. His injury occurred late in the third period, which may be part of the reason an update was not available. Consider the fourth-liner day-to-day heading into Monday's Game 4.
Greer posted an assist, two shots on goal and seven hits in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 7.
This was Greer's second point in eight appearances this postseason. The 28-year-old set up a Jonah Gadjovich tally in the second period. Greer has added 30 hits, six shots on net, six PIM and a minus-1 rating while filling a fourth-line role when in the lineup. He can play a physical game, but don't expect much offense.
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Panthers' A.J. Greer: Ready to play in Game 1
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Greer (rest) will return to the lineup for Game 1 in Tampa Bay, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Greer has been solid on the fourth line while appearing in 81 regular-season games. He set career-high marks in hits (222), PIM (130), points (17), shots on goal (130) and blocked shots (30) while averaging 9:36 of ice time.
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Panthers' A.J. Greer: Out of action Tuesday
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Greer (rest) won't play versus the Lightning on Tuesday, Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site reports.
Greer finished the regular season with career highs in points (17), hits (222), PIM (130), shots on goal (86) and games played (81). He's been a fourth-line fixture all season, so he should be back in the lineup for Game 1 of the playoffs.
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Panthers' A.J. Greer: Offense cold but grit rising
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Greer's point drought reached 14 games in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sabres.
Greer has added just 14 shots on net in that span, but he's still making an impact. The winger has 39 hits and 34 PIM during the drought, which helps him stay in the lineup as an enforcer. The Panthers are also dealing with some injuries and have been resting other players before the playoffs, so expect Greer to remain in the lineup. The 28-year-old has had a career year with 17 points, 218 hits, 130 PIM and 85 shots on net across 80 games, all of which are career highs.
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Panthers' A.J. Greer: Goal, fight in win
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Greer scored a goal on two shots, logged six hits and added five PIM in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Sabres.
Greer opened the scoring at 7:20 of the first period. He also fought Josh Dunne in the third, and while Greer briefly went to the locker room for repairs, he was able to finish the contest. The 28-year-old enforcer snapped his 13-game goal drought Saturday and has now matched his career high with six goals, while adding a personal-best 16 points with 175 hits, 94 PIM and 67 shots on net through 64 appearances.
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Panthers' A.J. Greer: Chips in with assist
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Greer posted an assist, three hits and five PIM in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.
Greer set the tone by fighting Corey Perry at 2:52 of this 2024 Stanley Cup Finals rematch. While Greer wasn't with the Panthers last season, he likely has no trouble taking out some frustration on the Oilers after spending 2023-24 with the Flames. Greer is up to a career-high 14 points with 63 shots on net, 164 hits, 85 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 60 appearances as a fixture on the Panthers' fourth line. He'll set a new career high in games played with two more outings.
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Panthers' A.J. Greer: Snags helper Saturday
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Greer produced an assist and a team-leading six hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Greer has four points and 19 hits over his last six outings. The 28-year-old winger remains in a fourth-line role, so his recent success on offense is unlikely to last. Greer has already secured a career year with 13 points over 53 appearances, and he's added 58 shots on net, 78 PIM, 144 hits and a plus-3 rating.
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