Panthers' Rodrigues skates, but not cleared for Game 5
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Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues was on the ice Tuesday morning at the team's optional skate after leaving Sunday's Game 4 early.
Head coach Paul Maurice said after the sparsely-attended session that Rodrigues has not yet been cleared for Game 5. A final determination on his status will be made Wednesday.
Rodrigues exited Sunday's game in the third period after a high hit from defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson in front of the Florida bench. The Leafs' blueliner was originally given a five-minute major before the infraction was downgraded to a two-minute interference call.
Rodrigues had two shots on goal and two hits as the Panthers went on to win 2-0 to even the series at two games apiece. He had 15 goals and 17 assists for 32 points while averaging 15:13 of ice time in 82 games played.
The Leafs and Panthers will play Game 5 of their second-round series Wednesday evening at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.