Jesper Boqvist returns to the Florida Panthers lineup for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Toronto Maple Leafs, replacing injured Evan Rodrigues. Coming off a season where he achieved a career-high 12 goals and 23 points, Boqvist is set to play on the top line alongside star players Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart. Coach Paul Maurice praised Boqvist's adaptability and skill, which were crucial for his selection. Boqvist expressed excitement about the opportunity and emphasized being himself on the ice as he aims to make an impact in the playoffs.
"It's a great opportunity, obviously, to play with two great players," Boqvist told the Miami Herald after the team's morning skate at Scotiabank Arena. "I've just got to do what I do. I can't be someone else, right? ... It's gonna be a lot of fun."
"A lot of skill, a lot of speed like we've seen throughout this whole year," Barkov said. "Playing against him for years, you see that skill and speed, and now you see it so close. Every practice, every game, he has a lot of skill."
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