Cory Schneider (knee) could return to action as soon as Thursday against the Panthers, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

Schneider (knee) could return to action as soon as Thursday against the Panthers, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

Analysis:

Such an outcome would hinge on things going well for Schneider at practice Wednesday, with the goalie noting Tuesday that a Thursday return is plausible, but if that doesn't happen, he'd zero in on manning the New Jersey net Saturday against the Lightning.