The Florida Panthers defenseman returned Saturday after serving a 20-game suspension for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Ekblad finished minus-4 in 20:20 of ice time in a 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Amerant Bank Arena.

The Panthers will get veteran defenseman Aaron Ekblad back for Game 3 against Tampa Bay. Ekblad was suspended for 20 games for violating the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.

The Florida Panthers had two of their best players available for Game 3 of their playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.