Final Update on Matthew Tkachuk by Coach Signals Good News for Florida Panthers

With the Panthers making it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, all the eyes were on their star player, Matthew Tkachuk, who has been sidelined with a long-term injury. The 27-year-old suffered a groin injury while playing for Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Tkachuk had to pull out midway through the tournament and also missed several crucial games for the Panthers. Further, the Panthers will face the Lightning later this week in the first-round playoff tie. Ahead of that big encounter, the Panthers’ coach, Paul Maurice, spoke about the return of Tkachuk.

During an interview ahead of the crucial playoff tie, Maurice updated the fans about the injury situation surrounding Maurice, saying, “He’s got to get through the morning skate tomorrow. We’re still monitoring his recovery off the practice. … We’ll see how he feels coming back tomorrow, and if he feels good, then he’ll go.” 

Meanwhile, Tkachuk has been spotted on the ice and has practiced for two days straight, meaning a comeback in Game 1 remains highly likely. Thus, the Panthers fans can catch a sigh of relief as their star player could be back in the fold very soon.

No decision yet from Paul Maurice on Matthew Tkachuk for Game 1:

“He’s got to get through the morning skate tomorrow. We’re still monitoring his recovery off the practice. … We’ll see how he feels coming back tomorrow, and if he feels good, then he’ll go.”

— Colby Guy (@ColbyDGuy) April 21, 2025

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