Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk will miss Florida’s game against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday because of a lower-body injury. Panthers coach Paul Maurice announced Tkachuk’s absence after the pregame morning skate.

The Florida Panthers are not concerned about the severity of Matthew Tkachuk 's lower-body injury, coach Paul Maurice said Monday. The forward, who has 57 points (22 goals, 35 assists) in 52 games, continues to be evaluated by team medical personnel. Maurice said he expected to have a better idea of Tkachuk's timeline later Monday.

The Panthers will be without Matthew Tkachuk due to an injury he suffered in the 4 Nations Face-Off but should be back this year.

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice announced Monday that star winger Matthew Tkachuk is still being evaluated for the lower-body injury he sustained at the 4 Nations Face-Off but quelled speculation Tkachuk could miss the rest of the season.

As speculation continues to surround the severity of Matthew Tkachuk's lower-body injury, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said Monday that it is not season-ending.

St. Louis Blues' Philip Broberg (6) applies pressure while Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk (19) reaches for a loose puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Connor Hamilton) (Connor Hamilton, Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Tkachuk is believed to be dealing with a groin injury from Team USA's 3-1 win over Team Canada during robin-round play at the 4 Nations Face-Off. He attempted to play in the finals against Canada but was limited to just 6:47 minutes of ice time before he sat the rest of the game.

Florida Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk was a difference maker for Team USA during the 4 Nations Face-Off, but he couldn’t help much dealing with an injur

The Florida Panthers resumed their 2024-25 season without the services of Matthew Tkachuk, dropping their first game back 2-1 to the Seattle Kraken.  Tkachuk