Tue 11/11/14 11:30 AM

Bergenheim (lower body) took part in Tuesday's optional skate, Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Bergenheim will remain out for the fifth straight game on Tuesday, but his resumption of on-ice activities could put him on track to return to action Friday versus the Islanders. The Panthers opted not to move Bergenheim to injured reserve while he's dealt with the lower-body ailment, so the team won't have to make a roster move to facilitate his return.