Multiple witnesses noticed Gudas stumbling after the collision, prompting him to head straight to the Panthers' locker room. Unfortunately, Gudas did not make a return for the rest of the game, sparking concerns about his availability for Game 3. With an extra day between the two games, the Panthers clung to hope that Gudas would recover in time.
In a recent media appearance, FLA coach Paul Maurice provided an update on Gudas' injury, stating,
The potential return of Gudas at or near his full strength would undoubtedly provide a significant boost to the Panthers. However, if he fails to deliver what the team needs, another loss would all but shatter their hopes of securing the Stanley Cup.
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7 JUIN | 62 ANSWERS An Unexpected Statement Regarding Gudas' Well-being Do you think Gudas returning will help the Panthers? | ||
Yes | 30 | 48.4 % |
No | 32 | 51.6 % |
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