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Head coach Paul Maurice said Thursday that Tkachuk (groin) will skate on off days ahead of the playoffs, and the 27-year-old could be available for Game 1 of Florida's first-round series ...

Tkachuk hadn't played for the Panthers since Feb. 8 because of a lower-body injury suffered during the 4 Nations Face-off tournament two months ago. He was on Florida's second line for practice ...

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series versus the host Tampa Bay Lightning. Panthers coach Paul ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk skated with the Florida Panthers in practice on Saturday, a sign that he may be ready to rejoin the lineup for Game 1 of the playoffs. The Panthers ...

Tkachuk had 46 points in 44 games. And Tuesday was his fourth multi-goal playoff game since joining Florida; the Panthers are 4-0 in those games. “Matthew's good on the power play, really good.