Forward Jared McCann, acquired in an offseason trade with the Vancouver Canucks for defenseman Erik Gudbranson, was called up from Springfield of the American Hockey League by the Florida Panthers in hopes that he'll provide a boost to the offense. McCann had a goal and two assists in 17 games with Florida before being sent to Springfield, where he had four goals and two assists in 16 games. "We need some shooters," coach Tom Rowe said. "We're at the bottom of the League as far as shooting percentage goes. He's a shooter. He's played really well in Springfield even though the production isn't there. He's going to get an opportunity. He's a good hockey player and we want to see what he can do." Roberto Luongo will make his fourth attempt at getting his 448th career victory, which would move him past Terry Sawchuk for sole possession of fifth place on the NHL's all-time list. Luongo is 0-1-2 since tying Sawchuk with a shootout victory against the Buffalo Sabres on Dec. 20, including a 4-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Friday will be Jaromir Jagr night at BB&T Center. The first 10,000 fans will receive a commemorative T-shirt highlighting Jagr passing Mark Messier for sole possession of second place on the NHL's all-time scoring list.
