What happened to Connor Zary vs Panthers?

Connor Zary day-to-day with upper-body injury

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary is listed as day-to-day and will not play Sunday after sustaining an upper-body injury. The injury occurred when Zary was hit from behind by Florida Panthers forward A.J. Greer.

What it means for the Flames

Because Zary is expected to miss the next game, Calgary will need to adjust forward combinations and minutes distribution. The team’s immediate personnel decisions will likely hinge on whether his condition improves over the next 24–48 hours and whether he can return to practice before Sunday’s lineup lock.

In addition, Tyson Gross is set to debut on Sunday. That creates a clear operational impact: Calgary is not only replacing Zary in the lineup, but also giving Gross an opportunity to take on NHL minutes immediately.

For Florida, the incident is notable because it involved a hit from behind that produced a visible injury outcome for the opposing forward. However, the provided information focuses on Calgary’s availability update and Gross’s expected role rather than any league discipline details.

Bottom line

Zary’s status shifts the Flames’ short-term plans, while Gross’s debut becomes the practical story for Sunday. The key question for viewers will be whether Zary returns quickly or the Flames continue to rely on replacements.