The Florida Panthers find themselves right back on the cusp of a playoff spot following big wins over the Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres during their current six-game road trip.

On this episode of Territory Talk, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive look back at the team’s recent wins, provide updates on the team’s injured players and also review two very encouraging first games in the NHL for rookie forward Sandis Vilmanis.

Plus, hear sound from Wednesday’s practice at Baptist Health IcePlex.

Highlights include:

• The standings in the Eastern Conference couldn’t be tighter (0:45)

• Matthew Tkachuk ramps things up in practice on Wednesday. (8:00)

• Vilmanis makes his mark in first two NHL games. (11:50)

• Are the best wings really in Buffalo? (19:00)