The Florida Panthers hope to have star forward Matthew Tkachuk back in time for the playoffs after he was placed on long-term injured reserve on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Panthers general manager Bill Zito gave reporters an update on Tkachuk’s status on Monday, a day after it was announced he was joining the injured list.<\/p>\n
“Matthew’s gonna be out for an extended period of time and we hope to get him back for the playoffs and we’re still sort of in that, you have a projection, you have a diagnosis, and a rehab course of action, how and where and in what manner the progress of that rehab is still yet to be determined,” Zito said.<\/p>\n
Tkachuk has been out with a lower-body injury since playing for Team USA in the 4-Nations Face-Off last month.<\/p>\n
Team Canada emerged victorious over Team USA in Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off championship game.<\/p>\n
The 27-year-old has 22 goals and 35 assists in 52 games for the Panthers this season.<\/p>\n
Matthew Tkachuk’s injury is a significant blow to the Florida Panthers, but the team remains hopeful that he will be able to return in time for the playoffs. The specifics of his injury and rehab timeline are still being determined, but the team is planning for his eventual return.<\/p>\n
* What is the expected duration of Matthew Tkachuk’s injury?
\nThe team is still determining the exact length of his absence, but it is expected to be an extended period of time.
\n* What is the current status of Matthew Tkachuk?
\nHe is currently on long-term injured reserve and is undergoing rehabilitation.
\n* Will Matthew Tkachuk be back for the playoffs?
\nThe team is hoping so, but the exact timeline of his return is still being determined.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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