Connolly was promoted to the active roster Saturday, George Richards of Panthers Press Box reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Aleksander Barkov (lower body) and Patric Hornqvist (undisclosed) ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Stars, Connolly likely will enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Connolly has played just one game in March. He's totaled three points through 17 appearances this season.