Nosek scored a power-play goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Predators.

Nosek (upper body) will be in the lineup to face the Stars on Friday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Nosek (upper body) looks poised to suit up against the Stars on Friday after coach Paul Maurice told reporters, "Assuming he gets through the morning skate and feels good, we'll activate him at that time," per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Coach Paul Maurice said Saturday that Nosek (upper body) is trending to return to the lineup when the Panthers play a pair of games in Finland versus the Oilers on Nov. 1 and 2, according to as.

Nosek (upper body) was transferred to long-term injured reserve on Friday, per PuckPedia.

Nosek (upper body) is considered week-to-week and is expected to miss at least the next seven games after GM Bill Zito said "but not next week," per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site on Tuesday.

Per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site, Nosek (upper body) is still not close to returning, coach Paul Maurice said Friday.

Nosek is battling an upper-body injury and will miss some time as a result, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Tuesday.

Nosek signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Panthers on Monday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Nosek managed just one shot and a minus-two rating in Monday's season finale against the Islanders.