The main thing was just being back with the guys and being able to compete with them,” said Tkachuk, who had been out since February with a lower-body injury. “It’s been a long two months, some good ...

The Tampa Bay Lightning took a gut-punching loss to the Florida Panthers, 6-2, in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs.

Matthew Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist in his first game after a two-month absence and the Florida Panthers ...

The Florida Panthers look to take control of the series as they face the Tampa Bay Lightning. It’s time to continue our ...

Tkachuk hadn’t played since Feb. 15, when he sustained a lower-body injury when playing for the United States at the 4 ...

The Panthers out-hit the Lightning by a 48-28 count. They particularly made their presence felt in the first period when they ...

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk returned to action with two goals and an assist, and the Stanley Cup champs swiped ...

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk returned to action with two goals and an assist, and the Stanley Cup champs swiped ...

Matthew Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist in his first game after a two-month absence and the Florida Panthers ...

Tampa Bay loses Game 1 as Florida's Matthew Tkachuk nets two power-play goals in his first action after a two-month injury ...

The four-goal lead easily stood up, with the Panthers defeating the Lightning 6-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First ...

Matthew Tkachuk's stellar return with two power-play goals and an assist powered the Florida Panthers to a decisive 6-2 Game 1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nate Schmidt also scored twice for ...