The Florida Panthers are hoping for a better result when they hit the ice for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers . The Cats lost 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday in Game 1 following a costly delay of game penalty, putting them behind 1-0 in the best-of-seven series.

But as they were in Game 1, they'll be shorthanded on Friday night. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice announced that forward A.J. Greer remains unable to play but also added that he's on track to appear in Game 3 in Florida on Monday evening, via The Miami Herald.

“He’s on track but he won’t go tonight,” Maurice said, “but we think if he tracks out, he could be available for Game 3.”

In Greer's absence, the Panthers will continue utilizing Jesper Boqvist on the fourth line along with Tomas Nosek; Bo

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