Thu 10/17/13 7:16 AM

Tim Thomas will be in Florida's crease Thursday night versus Boston, according to the team's Twitter account. Coach Kevin Dineen wouldn't name his starting goalie Wednesday and he listed Thomas, who has been out with a groin injury, as questionable to play. However, that didn't stop the Panthers from announcing: "Tim Thomas will play against his previous club the @NHLBruins tomorrow at @thebbtcenter." The former Bruins goaltender said he won't talk to the media until after the contest, but he has practiced for a couple of days and appears ready to play. Look for him to get the nod.