Florida Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk was a difference maker for Team USA during the 4 Nations Face-Off, but he couldn’t help much dealing with an injury. The Panthers forward suffered a lower-body injury in a round-robin match against Team Canada and has yet to fully recover.

The Panthers will be without Matthew Tkachuk due to an injury he suffered in the 4 Nations Face-Off but should be back this year.

St. Louis Blues' Philip Broberg (6) applies pressure while Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk (19) reaches for a loose puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Connor Hamilton) (Connor Hamilton, Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)