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Matthew Tkachuk Weighs Surgery That Could Sideline Him Early in 2025-26 Season

Tkachuk is evaluating surgery to heal February injuries as he balances his recovery window against Olympic timing

Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) hoist the Stanley Cup after game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)

Overview

  • Tkachuk told ESPN that he remains undecided on offseason surgery that would sideline him for the first two to three months of the 2025-26 season.
  • The procedure would address a torn adductor muscle and sports hernia sustained at the February 4 Nations Face-Off that forced him out of 25 regular-season games.
  • If he elects the surgery, the Panthers can place his contract and cap hit on long-term injured reserve to create roster and financial flexibility.
  • Florida bolstered its core this offseason by re-signing Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand under tight salary-cap constraints.
  • Tkachuk and his brother Brady are among the first six players named to Team USA’s 2026 Olympic hockey roster as he aims to recover in time for the Winter Games.