Norris (shoulder) will be back in the lineup against the Panthers on Thursday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris will get back on the ice for the first time since Jan. 27 against the Hurricanes, a stretch of 15 games on the shelf due to his shoulder problem. In addition to linking up with Brady Tkachuk on the top line, Norris figures to be in line for some power-play minutes. In just 36 games this year, the 22-year-old center has already set a new personal best with 18 goals and should be a lock to reach the 20-goal threshold for the first time in his NHL career.