The Florida Panthers will be without a top forward as they aim to push the Carolina Hurricanes to the brink on Saturday.
Jesper Boqvist will replace Reinhart in the lineup.
Reinhart exited Game 2 after absorbing a hip check from Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho during the first period.
Though he returned to the ice for a 12-second shift, he quickly retreated back to the Panthers’ dressing room and did not return for the second period. Florida went on to beat Carolina 5-0.
In the Panthers’ 5-2 win in Game 1, Reinhart played 21:48 — most among Florida forwards — but was held without a point.
The Vancouver native enjoyed a solid season for the Panthers, picking up 39 goals and 42 assists over 79 regular-season games, along with four goals and seven assists in 13 post-season games.
Boqvist has one goal and one assist in nine playoff games after recording 23 points (12 goals, 11 assists) in 78 regular-season contests.
Florida currently leads the East final 2-0.
Live coverage of Saturday’s Game 3 between the Panthers and Hurricanes begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.