Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will end a five-game absence on Tuesday when he takes the ice against the Minnesota Wild in Sunrise, Florida. Tkachuk reportedly was sidelined because of an illness; however, he told reporters Tuesday after the ...

The Minnesota Wild ruined the return of Matthew Tkachuk, who had and assist and two shots in 22 shifts in his first game in two weeks.

The Florida Panthers have fared relatively well without the services of their two best players over the last week — but reinforcements are on the way. Matthew Tkachuk, who has missed the last five games because of an illness,