Panthers' Joe Thornton: Skates in non-contact jersey

Thornton (undisclosed) practiced in a non-contact jersey Monday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Thornton has missed the last seven games while dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 42-year-old was struggling through a five-game point drought prior to landing on injured reserve. The next game on the Panthers' schedule is Thursday versus Ottawa.