Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice on Monday provided an update on star winger Matthew Tkachuk, who sustained a lower-body injury in the 4 Nations Face-Off, and the outcome appears to avoid the worst-case scenario.

After suffering an injury at the 4 Nations Face-Off, Matthew Tkachuk is unlikely to suit up for the Florida Panthers against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. "My expectation is he won’t be playing tomorrow,

As great as it would be to have both the Tkachuk brothers on the Florida Panthers, the move just isn't possible right now.

Matthew Tkachuk will remain out of the Florida Panthers lineup after sustaining a lower-body injury at the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this month. Coach Paul Maurice said that Tkachuk is out “near term,

Go. episode, on the Florida Panthers, and if Matthew Tkachuk ‘s injury opens up an opportunity for the Panthers to go after a defenseman like Seth Jones. They could use a right-handed defenseman. Friedman: “Matthew Tkachuk,

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Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, who has missed four games since suffering a groin injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off, was placed on injured reserve.

After landing Seth Jones in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, the Florida Panthers freed up further cap space by placing star forward Matthew Tkachuk on long term injured reserve. Tkachuk suffered a groin injury while representing the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off and has not played in a game since returning to the Panthers.

The Panthers could have a trade up their sleeve after the placing Matthew Tkachuk on LTIR to create cap space.

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The Florida Panthers are looking to win their third-straight Eastern Conference title this year. Their trade for Matthew Tkachuk has ignited this run and given them a bona fide superstar. Tkachuk ascended into the general sports lexicon during the 4 ...