Matthew Tkachuk speaks up on his status amid the looming playoff battle between the Panthers and the Lightning.

The Panthers have dreams of a repeat in the playoffs if they can get past the injury issues that have plagued them in the second half.

On Wednesday, Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk joined the "Up and Adams Show" and shared the first thing he texted Marchand after the March 7 trade.

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period of their NHL game at Amerant Bank Arena on ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-- Matthew Tkachuk skated Monday for the first time since the Florida Panthers forward sustained a lower-body injury at the 4 Nations Face-Off last month. Tkachuk, who was on ...

Matthew Tkachuk has resumed practice but remains far from returning to game action, as indicated by coach Paul Maurice. The Florida Panthers face mounting pressure with playoffs approaching, ...

Matthew Tkachuk has not been on the ice for the Florida Panthers since early February, Aaron Ekblad is not eligible to play again until Game 3 of the first round of the postseason, and Brad ...

Matthew Tkachuk has not been on the ice for the Florida Panthers since early February, Aaron Ekblad is not eligible to play again until Game 3 of the first round of the postseason , and Brad ...

The Florida Panthers are bolstered by Matthew Tkachuk's return to on-ice activities after a lower-body injury. Despite still being away from full action, his presence has already uplifted teammates.