Panthers’ Tkachuk out at least through weekend with injury
Matthew Tkachuk’s status for the remainder of the season is still up in the air, but the Florida Panthers star has been ruled out for at least the rest of the week.
Tkachuk injured his groin during the 4 Nations Face-Off and has not played in the two games since the season resumed.
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Head coach Paul Maurice said earlier in the week that Tkachuk was still getting tests to determine how long he would be out. On Thursday, ahead of a game against the Oilers, Maurice said that remains the case but added that Tkachuk will not play at least through this weekend, according to Panthers senior content manager Jameson Olive.
After the Oilers game, the Panthers will host the Flames on Saturday and the Lightning on Monday.
Tkachuk is second on the Panthers in scoring with 22 goals and 57 points this season.
The Panthers are second in the Atlantic Division with a 35-21-3 record.
