Marco Sturm is on the injured reserve list due to a groin injury. Sturm played in just one game after returning from a concussion before he ended up back on the sidelines. The Panthers don't plan to further evaluate him until next week.

Marco Sturm will not participate in Friday's game after returning from a concussion on Wednesday. Sturm also missed Thursday's practice. The hope is that the Panthers are just erring heavily on the side of caution, but only time will tell.

Marco Sturm didn't practice on Thursday after returning from a concussion on Wednesday. The good news is that Sturm should be back on the ice Friday. "It's not always easy," Panthers coach Kevin Dineen said. "He worked hard to get back in the swing of things." For now we'll assume that Sturm will be available for Friday's game, but we'll let you know if his status changes.

Marco Sturm (concussion) is expected to be back in Florida's lineup on Wednesday night. He sustained a concussion back on Dec. 20 after he was struck in the face by a puck while sitting on the bench.

Marco Sturm (concussion) could be back in the lineup this week. Sturm practiced with the team today and Panthers' head coach Kevin Dineen said that he was "probable for the three games this week." Sturm has had a tough season in 2011-12, with just three points in 33 games.

Marco Sturm returned to action on Saturday January 28.

Marco Sturm (concussion) has been skating for the past few weeks and joined his teammates on the ice Monday. "I've been feeling good out there, and it was good to get back out with the guys," said Sturm, who hasn't played since Dec. 20 after he was struck in the head by a puck while sitting on the bench. He hopes to return following the All-Star break.

Marco Sturm (concussion) hasn't resumed skating since being struck in the face by the puck last month. He is suspected be out with a concussion and worst of all the injury occurred while he was sitting on the bench. Sturm has had a tough season in 2011-12, with just three points in 33 games, and a freak injury like this just adds to his woes.

Marco Sturm (undisclosed) didn't travel with the Panthers to Ottawa for Thursday's game. Sturm might be suffering from concussion-like symptoms. Regardless of the ailment, the fact that he didn't travel with the team to Ottawa means he probably won't be available on Friday when the Panthers play in Boston.

Marco Sturm may be suffering from concussion-like symptoms after he was hit in the head by the puck while he was on the bench. The initial word was that he got hurt on Tuesday when he took a puck to the leg. We'll let you know when Sturm's injury situation becomes clearer, but he still shouldn't be on your fantasy radar.