The Panthers received a major, though not unexpected, boost ahead of Tuesday night's series opener, as star forward Matthew Tkachuk has been activated from Injured Reserve, per a team announcement.

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is returning from injury for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Lightning.

TAMPA, Fla. – It appears the Florida Panthers will get their star forward back for Game 1 against Tampa Bay. The Panthers ...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk is back in the Florida Panthers' lineup, returning to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup ...

when they meet again in Florida. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The Panthers were without top forwards Matthew Tkachuk and Alexander Barkov (both injured), Sam Bennett ...

Because the Florida Panthers have lost five ... started them on a path to the Stanley Cup. Matthew Tkachuk was the first star in three of the Panthers’ four wins that opening series, too.

Dozens of people took to the comments section to react to the baby news, including Florida Panthers forward, Matthew Tkachuk. "Johnnys twin," he commented on the post, adding three red heart emoji.

Panthers: After clinching a spot in the postseason on Saturday, the team hopes star forward Matthew Tkachuk has enough ... in the opening period, keeping Florida scoreless before the pivotal ...

After clinching a spot in the postseason on Saturday, the Panthers hope star forward Matthew Tkachuk has enough time ... in the opening period, keeping Florida scoreless before the pivotal second ...

The Florida ... Matthew Tkachuk, Sasha Barkov, Aaron Ekblad, Dmitry Kulikov and Nico Sturm. The team then also scratched Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart and Gustav Forsling. Still, the stingy Panthers ...

The Florida ... season. Tkachuk has missed 16 games after hurting his lower body at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February. He skated again this week for the first time since then. Panthers coach ...

At this point, the Florida Panthers are trying whatever they can ... They’ve been without several key contributors. Star winger Matthew Tkachuk has been sidelined with an apparent groin injury ...