SUNRISE, Fla. — 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.
Tkachuk first experienced discomfort during the 4 Nations Face-Off, when he helped lead the United States to the tournament final. He was limited to 6:47 of ice time in the United States’ 3-2 finals loss against Canada on Thursday.
Maurice said Tkachuk will undergo more tests in the next two days before the Panthers determine the next steps.
The 27-year-old Tkachuk has 22 goals and 35 assists for the Panthers this season.
Tkachuk was one of four Panthers who played in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Sam Bennett and Sam Reinhart played for tournament-champion Canada and Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov represented Finland.
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