Paul Maurice speaks before Panthers face Senators after losing Jones, Kulikov to injuries

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice addresses reporters ahead of a road game against the Ottawa Senators on April 9, 2026. Maurice discusses losing defensemen Seth Jones and Dmitry Kulikov to broken bones suffered in a shootout loss in Montreal , with Jones fracturing his foot and Kulikov breaking a finger. Two rookie defensemen, Marek Alscher and Ludvig Jansson, are set to make their NHL debuts as the Panthers look to snap a three-game losing streak.