Panthers' Cole Schwindt Cleared for Full Contact, Return Imminent

Panthers forward Cole Schwindt has ditched his non-contact jersey and is now skating in full contact, indicating his return to the lineup is imminent. He could soon slide back into the team's fourth-line center role. Schwindt will accompany the Panthers on their upcoming six-game road trip, signaling he is one of the injured players closest to returning to action.