Brandon Pirri (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Pirri (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Analysis:

Pirri resumed practicing Thursday and is now fully recovered from the injury that kept him out for about two and a half weeks. The forward had been sizzling with six goals and an assist in his last nine games before suffering the injury, but it could take him a little bit of time to rediscover his scoring touch upon his return. He's expected to slot in on the Panthers' third line Saturday.