With captain Aleksander Barkov nursing an injury and out of the lineup, the Panthers will look to come together and produce a strong effort against the Blackhawks on Thursday night at United Center. With puck drop scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, here's everything you need to know heading into the matchup in five minutes or less.

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5-Minute Morning Skate: Panthers at Blackhawks - March 25, 2021

Each week, Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive will delve into the storylines surrounding the team and give fans an insight of the news and scores of your favorite Cats. What do players do on their off days? Who is the funniest guy on the team? Where are the best places to spend time in South Florida away from the rink? The hosts will answer these questions and more, and will be joined each week by a special guest, ranging from players to team executives to media and other staff members who strive to make the Panthers a household name in the Florida hockey community.

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