Florida Panthers recall Reto Berra, send Denis Malgin to AHL

For Berra, it is the first call up of the season. James Reimer has flown home to be with his wife as she gives birth. Thus, Berra has been recalled to back up Roberto Luongo against the Vancouver Canucks, as George Richards (Miami Herald) reports. Berra has appeared in 20 games for the Panthers' AHL affiliate, posting a 0.918 save percentage.

As for Denis Malgin, he, surprisingly at that time, made the Panthers out of training camp and has played 39 games for them this season, scoring four goals and four assists. It will be his first stint in the AHL.

Florida Panthers goalie James Reimer flies back to be with wife as she gives birth; Reto Berra recalled to back up Luongo in Vancouver.

— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) January 19, 2017