Off break, the Florida Panthers were without star forward Matthew Tkachuk on Saturday night against the Seattle Kraken, as the former Team USA winger nurses a lower-body injury suffered during the tournament.

In the club's return from the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the Florida Panthers were without forward Matthew Tkachuk in Saturday night's 2-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, as the former Team USA winger nurses a lower-body injury suffered during the tourney.

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The Florida Panthers were without star Matthew Tkachuk Saturday against Seattle after he sustained what appears to be a groin injury at the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off playing for Team USA. How long Tkachuk will be dealing with this injury is the big unknown.

The Florida Panthers will be without star forward Matthew Tkachuk tonight due to the lower-body injury he sustained at the 4 Nations Face-Off playing for Team USA. This news was not unexpected; coach Paul Maurice said Friday that it was likely Tkachuk would not play tonight.

Everybody gets their depth tested over the course of the year. Usually, if you’ve handled it right, you find out some really good things.’

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk appeared on "The Tonight Show" and talked about playing alongside his brother and the USA's chances in 2026.

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk spoke candidly about the injury he sustained while playing for Team USA during the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Matthew Tkachuk is loving the cameras after the 4 Nations Face-off. The Florida Panthers forward joined Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show on Monday night,

Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk will miss Florida’s game against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday because of a lower-body injury.