Aaron Ekblad Returns to Practice and Will Play Saturday vs. Minnesota

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad returned to practice Friday after missing the team's previous two games for personal reasons and is set to play Saturday against Minnesota. Ekblad, who has recorded one assist in two outings this season, will skate on Florida's top pairing alongside Gustav Forsling. His return provides a significant boost to the Panthers' blue line ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Wild.