In the club's return from the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the Panthers were without forward Matthew Tkachuk for their 2-1 loss to the Kraken as the Team USA winger nurses a lower-body injury suffered during the tournament.

Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk will miss Florida's game against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday because of a lower-body injury. Panthers coach Paul Maurice announced Tkachuk’s absence after the pregame morning skate.

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, who sustained a lower-body injury during Team USA's run to the 4 Nations Face-Off finale, will not play Saturday against the Seattle Kraken, coach Paul Maurice said Friday.