The Florida Panthers open the 2025–26 NHL season without stars Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov against the Chicago Blackhawks. Here’s what’s behind their absence.

How long is Matthew Tkachuk out? Panthers' star return date could impact Stanley Cup defense The Florida Panthers have won back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. That championship defense, and pursuit of a ...

Paul Maurice thinks the injuries to Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk will give the Panthers more clarity.

Matthew Tkachuk will miss the start of the season with a lower-body injury and is likely out until December for the Florida Panthers, general manager Bill Zito said Wednesday. “Don’t hold me to that,” ...

Tkachuk (groin) was Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet on non-roster injured reserve Tuesday.

The Florida Panthers included an ode to Matthew Tkachuk’s blunt statement during the championship parade on their recently unveiled Stanley Cup rings.

Learn all about Matthew Tkachuk's road to the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Check out updates, recent news, events ...

Where did Matthew Tkachuk go to college? Matthew Tkachuk initially committed to attend the University of Notre Dame when eligible. Howev ...

The Florida Panthers expect forward Matthew Tkachuk to be sidelined until December while he recovers from offseason surgery to deal with a sports hernia and torn adductor muscle, general manager Bill ...

The Florida Panthers suffered a big setback before the new season. Captain Aleksander Barkov tore his ACL and MCL during ...

Florida Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk is likely to be out until "December-ish," according to GM Bill Zito after ...

Florida Panthers superstar winger Matthew Tkachuk had a funny response Saturday when asked how he prepared to be the guest ...