Panthers injuries continue to mount, lose Jones in Winter Classic defeat
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Key Points:
- Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones suffered an upper-body injury during their 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers in the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic, adding to the team's ongoing injury challenges this season.
- The Panthers have been plagued by injuries to key players including forwards Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk, Tomas Nosek, Jonah Gadjovich, Cole Schwindt, and defenseman Dmitry Kulikov, impacting their pursuit of a third consecutive Stanley Cup.
- Despite injuries, Florida (21-16-3) remains close to a playoff spot, trailing the Buffalo Sabres by one point for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference.
- Matthew Tkachuk and Cole Schwindt are
