Ekblad (lower body) has been activated from injured reserve, according to Panthers reporter Katie Engelson.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad was injured Oct. 17 and is expected to return to action Saturday when the Panthers face the Oilers. He'll regain his spot on the first pairing as well as his spot on the top power-play unit. Ekblad had a goal in three games before his injury during the opening week of the season.