Matthew Tkachuk (Groin) to Travel with Panthers on Road Trip

Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk (groin) is slated to travel with the team on their upcoming six-game road trip, which begins Tuesday in Toronto and concludes January 17 against Washington. Tkachuk has yet to play this season but recently participated in practice wearing a non-contact jersey. He will need to progress to full-time practice before being cleared for game action.