Tkachuk Activated, Set for Season Debut After Core Surgery

Matthew Tkachuk has been activated from injured reserve and is set to make his season debut for the Florida Panthers against San Jose. He missed the first 47 games of the 2025-26 campaign following offseason core surgery. Tkachuk is expected to play a third-line role and see power-play time. Last season, he recorded 22 goals and 57 points in 52 appearances.