Overview
- Tkachuk confirmed he will play Monday in Sunrise after being activated following August surgery for a torn adductor and sports hernia.
- He missed the final 25 games last season and the first 47 this season but played all 23 playoff games last spring, posting 23 points.
- Coach Paul Maurice said he will not be overused, with Tkachuk opening on a third line with Evan Rodrigues and Mackie Samoskevich.
- Florida enters the night four points out of a wild-card spot with 35 games remaining after an offense that slid to roughly 3.04 goals per game without key forwards.
- His return arrives weeks before the Milan Olympics, where he is in Team USA's plans and can demonstrate readiness.