Verhaeghe scored a goal and added two shots with a minus-1 rating in 21:03 of ice time in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss versus New York.

EDGE Analysis

Verhaeghe has points in three consecutive games after potting a goal on the power play in Friday's loss. The 28-year-old is a crucial part of Florida's attack -- he's second on the team in points during the postseason behind only Matthew Tkachuk. Verhaeghe is up to a team-leading eight goals and six assists in 13 playoff contests.

Verhaeghe scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Rangers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Verhaeghe had a secondary assist on Matthew Tkachuk's first-period marker before adding an insurance goal late in the third period to put the Panthers up by two. Verhaeghe also had five shots on goal, one hit and a plus-2 rating in 18:29 of ice time Wednesday. Verhaeghe went six consecutive games without a multi-point effort before registering two points in Game 1 versus New York. The top-six fixture is over a point-per-game pace so far during the postseason -- he has seven goals, six assists and a plus-4 rating in 12 playoff contests.

Verhaeghe scored two goals on eight shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Monday's 6-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Verhaeghe wrapped up the first round with five goals and four assists over five contests. The 28-year-old started the scoring early in the second period, helped out on an Aleksander Barkov goal in the third and then deposited an empty-netter toward the end of the game. Verhaeghe's playoff performances are becoming the stuff of legends -- he had 17 points over 21 outings last spring and appears to be even better in 2024.

Verhaeghe scored the overtime winner and added an assist in Game 2 during a 3-2 victory over the Lightning on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

After helping to set up Sam Bennett (upper body) for the night's opening tally early in the first period, Verhaeghe played hero for the Panthers once again. The 28-year-old has begun Florida's postseason run with two goals and three points in two games, and he'll look to stay hot on the road Thursday in Game 3.

Verhaeghe scored a goal on six shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

After missing six games with an upper-body injury, Verhaeghe rejoined the Panthers' lineup for a final tuneup before the postseason. The 28-year-old winger would get Florida on the board 28 seconds into the second period, following up his own rebound to cut Toronto's lead to 2-1. Verhaeghe will wrap up the regular season with 34 goals and 38 assists in 76 games, topping the 70-point threshold for a second straight year.

Verhaeghe (upper body) will be in the lineup for the Cats' regular-season finale versus Toronto on Tuesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Initial reports suggested that Verhaeghe wouldn't be cleared until the postseason, but it appears he is slightly ahead of schedule. Prior to his six-game absence, the 28-year-old Toronto native was rolling offensively with three goals on 16 shots and two assists across his last six outings. Verhaeghe should be in line for a top-six role unless coach Paul Maurice decides to limit his minutes for his first contest back.

Verhaeghe (upper body) is considered week-to-week and may not return until the postseason, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Verhaege was on a roll prior to getting hurt with five points in his last six contests but now figures to miss the final seven games of the regular season. Both Evan Rodrigues and Vladimir Tarasenko could be candidates to step in Verheage's first-line role playing alongside Aleksander Barkov -- though the line combinations against Montreal on Tuesday will be further shuffled by the absence of Matthew Tkachuk (illness).

Verhaeghe -- who left Monday's matchup with the Maple Leafs during the third period due to an undisclosed injury -- was labeled as day-to-day ahead of a clash with Montreal on Tuesday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verhaeghe's status won't be clear until closer to puck drop after the Panthers decided not to hold a game-day skate Tuesday. If the winger were to miss out, Vladimir Tarasenko would likely be the top choice to move up to the first line alongside Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart.

Verhaeghe registered one goal and an assist in the 4-3 shootout loss to the Rangers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Verhaeghe provided an assist on the opening goal and then scored his 31st goal of the season in the third period. Prior to this game, Verhaeghe had been held scoreless in his last three games but was able to put up his first multi-point game since March 12. While he only has four points in his last eight games, Verhaeghe is a reliable fantasy option with a strong chance of getting back to his scoring ways.

Verhaeghe (upper body) is good to play Thursday versus Montreal, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verhaeghe exited Tuesday's 3-2 win over Buffalo after being struck in the face by the puck, but he won't miss a full contest due to the incident. He has 30 goals and 61 points in 59 outings in 2023-24. Verhaeghe is set to play on the top line alongside Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart.