Sam Reinhart injury -update: Panthers head coach Paul Maurice before the game 3 | Update published by the team's striker | NHL News

The Florida Panthers couldn't have wanted a better start to the Eastern Conference. After the dominant victories against Carolina Hurricanes won 5-0-shutout in game 2, the Panthers now have a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.However, the celebration in Raleigh was alleviated by a major problem – an injury to storm Sam Reinhart.

Sam Reinhart injuries dive big despite some winning the second game

Sam Reinhart, Florida's top scorer in the regular season with 81 points in 79 games, left the 2-2 game in the first period after a goal by Carolinas Sebastian Aho. The collision near the blue line seemed to cause an unpleasant curve in Reinhart's left leg. Although he briefly returned to the bench, he soon went to the changing room and did not return to the rest of the game.Panther's head coach Paul Maurice spoke to himself after the game and said: “We'll see him (Friday) … We will get an update on Saturday.” While the type of injury was not given beyond the “lower body”, the team and fans hope that it is not as serious as it seemed.

Florida shoots all cylinders without a key striker

Although the Panthers had lost one of their most dynamic offensive players, they didn't miss a blow. Gustav Forsling opened the goal, followed by goals by Matthew Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov and two by Sam Bennett. Florida has now had its opponents in their last four streets Playoff games with 22: 4-an impressive series that underlines their depth and cohesion.Reinhart was a crucial part of the Panthers' follow -season and paid 11 points in 13 games before Thursday evening. His potential absence in the coming games could be a big blow, but Florida's latest performance suggests that they can adapt.Also read: NHL trading rumors: Ottawa Senators Eye Aaron Ekblad as a top defensive goal in the middle of Nick Jensen's injury concernsGame 3 is scheduled to be in Sunrise, Florida on Saturday evening, whereby Puck Drop is planned for 8 p.m. With two other victories that are required for a third Stanley Cup final in a row, the panthers are in a strong position – but all eyes will appear on Reinhart's status on Saturdays.