FORT LAUDERDALE — The Panthers will wait as long as possible to make a decision on whether star winger Matthew Tkachuk will play in Game 1 of the first round against Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.

“It was a special teams day, so it’s not a lot of contact, not a lot of five men moving, but it was a good day for where we’re at,” Florida coach Paul Maurice said of Tkachuk. “Matthew ...

Matthew Tkachuk will skate Tuesday morning. Whether he'll play for the Florida Panthers in their playoff opener on Tuesday night is anyone's guess. Tkachuk — who hasn't played for the Panthers ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. --Matthew Tkachuk will be a game-day decision for the Florida Panthers for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena in ...