Nick Bjugstad (lower body) won't play Thursday against Toronto, Craig Davis of the Sun Sentinel reports.

Bjugstad (lower body) won't play Thursday against Toronto, Craig Davis of the Sun Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

Bjugstad's next chance to suit up will thus arrive Saturday against the Canadiens, though such an outcome is hardly a lock. The big center leads the Panthers with 24 goals in 72 games to date, to go along with 19 helpers and 38 PIM.