Panthers' Markstrom Sidelined 10-14 Days; Black Set for Debut
Florida goaltender Jacob Markstrom is expected to miss 10-14 days after being hit by a puck in practice. Cooper Black was recalled from Charlotte and is set to make his NHL debut during the upcoming road trip, which would make him the tallest goalie in league history at 6-foot-8. Akira Schmid is expected to start Wednesday in Ottawa while Markstrom recovers.
Jacob Markstrom’s expected 10-14 day absence follows a practice puck strike Monday; NHL.com classifies it as upper-body. He had already sat out two games last week with an undisclosed issue. Florida recalled Cooper Black from Charlotte on Tuesday.
Black, 25, signed as an undrafted Dartmouth free agent and went 25-13-4 with Charlotte last season. At 6-foot-8, his debut on the upcoming four-game trip would make him the NHL’s tallest goalie. Akira Schmid is slated to start Wednesday in Ottawa, with Radko Gudas returning.
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