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Panthers' Tkachuk Skates Again; Barkov Out Long-Term

11/27/2025

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The Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk resumed skating after surgery for a torn adductor muscle and sports hernia.
His return to play remains uncertain under a month-to-month recovery plan.
Coach Paul Maurice said there is no specific timeline for Matthew Tkachuk's return.
Aleksander Barkov is out for 7-9 months after knee surgery, removing the captain from the lineup.
The Panthers are 12-9-1 and will face the Philadelphia Flyers next.

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The Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk resumed skating after surgery for a torn adductor muscle and sports hernia.
His return to play remains uncertain under a month-to-month recovery plan.
Coach Paul Maurice said there is no specific timeline for Matthew Tkachuk's return.
Aleksander Barkov is out for 7-9 months after knee surgery, removing the captain from the lineup.
The Panthers are 12-9-1 and will face the Philadelphia Flyers next.