Panthers' Bjugstad expected to miss Tuesday's game vs. Lightning

The Florida Panthers are expecting to be without leading goal-scorer Nick Bjugstad for Tuesday's clash with the Tampa Bay Lightning. 

Bjugstad is dealing with a lower-body injury suffered in a loss to the Montreal Canadiens last week. He is aiming to be available for Thursday's game with the Toronto Maple Leafs, reports the Miami Herald's George Richards. 

He laboured through most of Saturday's win over the Boston Bruins, but did not finish the game.