Matthew Tkachuk Sidelined After Injury in 4 Nations Face-Off Final

The Florida Panthers star is day-to-day with a lower-body injury sustained during Team USA's loss to Canada in the tournament championship.

Matthew Tkachuk suffered a lower-body injury during Team USA's 3-2 overtime loss to Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off final and did not play in the third period or overtime.
The injury will keep Tkachuk out of the Florida Panthers' game against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, with his status listed as day-to-day by coach Paul Maurice.
Tkachuk, who played through injuries in the past, missed an earlier game in the tournament against Sweden but returned for the final before being forced to the bench.
The Tkachuk brothers were pivotal for Team USA throughout the tournament, with Matthew contributing three points and Brady scoring in the championship game.
The Panthers, currently leading the Atlantic Division, will feel the absence of Tkachuk, who ranks second on the team with 57 points this season.