Matthew Tkachuk Ruled Out Monday
2 days agoFlorida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (lower body) will not play in Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against Sweden on Monday. Tkachuk, who opened the tournament with a big three-point effort against Finland, suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's clash against Canada. It looks like he is dealing with only a minor ailment, as Tkachuk's brother Brady has said that the Panthers forward will be "good to go" for Thursday's championship game. Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers will step into the lineup on Monday. Kreider has had a disappointing campaign with the Rangers but may have more luck offensively in new surroundings. He is set to start the game on the second line with Jack Eichel and Brady Tkachuk and is expected to join the first power-play unit.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com