Sunrise, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Florida Panthers goaltender Tim Thomas suffered a groin strain and his status is day-to-day.<\/p>\n
Thomas left Tuesday’s 2-1 loss against the Philadelphia Flyers with a lower-body injury, which was downgraded upon further evaluation.<\/p>\n
“Just slightly pulled his groin, so I don’t think it’s anything long term but we will evaluate him tomorrow and see where he’s at,” said Panthers head coach Kevin Dineen following the contest.<\/p>\n
When asked if it made sense to recall goaltender Scott Clemmensen from San Antonio for upcoming back-to-back games against the Lightning in Tampa on Thursday and home against the Penguins on Friday, Dineen answered in the affirmative.<\/p>\n
The 39-year-old Thomas was pulled after just 7:31 of game action, having surrendered two goals on five shots.<\/p>\n
On the second score, a floater from the right point by Philly defenseman Braydon Coburn, Thomas dove awkwardly on his stomach in the crease. He then exited the contest and went to the locker room.<\/p>\n
Jacob Markstrom entered the game in relief and stopped all 13 shots he faced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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