Hot-Streaking Verhaeghe Rejoins Panthers After Paternity Leave

Carter Verhaeghe (30) has rejoined the Florida Panthers, skating with the team ahead of Thursday's matchup with Nashville. He returns following a one-game absence due to paternity leave. Prior to his personal leave, Verhaeghe was red hot, tallying two goals and four assists in his last three games. The forward is expected to immediately slot back into a top-six role and link up with one of the two power-play units, boosting the Panthers' offense.