Florida Panthers forwards Eetu Luostarinen and Anton Lundell are expected to participate in the first game of the Stanley Cup Final.
Coach Maurice informed reporters that despite their absence from Saturday`s practice, both players are fine and anticipated to play.
The only remaining question mark for the Panthers` lineup is forward A.J. Greer, who is listed as day-to-day with an unspecified injury.
Luostarinen, aged 26, exited Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final series against the Carolina Hurricanes prematurely after crashing into the boards and did not return to the game.
In the current playoffs run, Luostarinen has accumulated 13 points from four goals and nine assists over 17 games.
The reason for Lundell`s absence from Saturday`s practice session is not specified. He has contributed 12 points, including five goals and seven assists, in 17 playoff appearances.
Greer missed Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final but was back in the lineup for Game 5. He has recorded three points (two goals, one assist) across 12 playoff games.
The reigning champion Panthers are set to face the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final. This series is a highly anticipated rematch of last year`s championship confrontation.
