Is Matthew Tkachuk injured? Panthers star drops hint on his Round 1 playoff availability

Is Matthew Tkachuk injured? Panthers star drops hint on his Round 1 playoff availability

Matthew Tkachuk has been injured since the 4 Nations Face-Off. He played several games for Team USA before leaving the finale, but has not played a regular-season game since then.

Matthew Tkachuk could get in trouble for latest comments on injury

Florida is getting ready to defend their Stanley Cup title and Matthew Tkachuk, who has not appeared for the Panthers since before the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, is desperate to return from a lower-body injury.Earlier this week, head coach Paul Maurice told the Joe Rose Show of WQAM that he is very close to returning, even if he isn’t ready for Game 1 of the Panthers’ first-round matchup.“This week is really important for him,” Maurice said…

Matthew Tkachuk Working Toward Game 1 Return with Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk has yet to go through a full practice with the Florida Panthers since he was hurt in February, but he has been making the rounds saying he is gearing up for Game 1 of the playoffs. The Panthers are expected to open their first-round series Sunday against the host Tampa Bay Lightning. On Wednesday, speaking on the Up And Adams Show, Tkachuk told Kay Adams that he has missed playing with the Panthers — and that his time on the shel…