Panthers' leading playoff scorer Verhaeghe a game-time decision for Game 6

Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) looks at the scoreboard after scoring a goal during the second period of Game 5 of the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Washington Capitals. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe will be a game-time decision for Game 6 against the Washington Capitals on Friday after the team's leading playoff scorer suffered an undisclosed injury on Thursday, coach Andrew Brunette said.

The Toronto native has five goals and five assists in five games.

Meanwhile, Capitals forward Tom Wilson will remain out after he skated on his own two days in a row. He has been out since suffering a lower-body injury in Game 1.

The Panthers lead the series 3-2 heading into Game 6 in Washington.

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