The Florida Panthers listed Matthew Tkachuk as a game-time decision on Tuesday night. The Panthers prepared to face the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 1 of their series in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk scored twice in his return from injury on Tuesday. After the game, he said he felt great, physically.

Tkachuk ended up playing just 19 shifts over 11:43 of playing time, about six and a half minutes less than his average TOI during the season. He finished with three shots on five attempts but was not credited with any hits or blocked shots.